rubbery

[ ruhb-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. like rubber; elastic; tough.

ˈrubbery

/ ˈrʌbərɪ /

adjective

1. having the texture of or resembling rubber, esp in flexibility or toughness

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubbery¹

First recorded in 1905–10; rubber ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Lastly, make sure the tiny muscle on the side has been removed because it becomes hard and rubbery when cooked.

From Salon

A 35-year-old man in Los Angeles said that in recent months, he had noticed a rubbery or synthetic taste in the fentanyl he used.

From Los Angeles Times

The mattress was wrapped in a strange institutional rubbery plastic sheath, but that wouldn't defeat me.

From Salon

It lingered longer on the palate than an old school tortilla, and turned too rubbery in my mouth.

From Los Angeles Times

The bird can get overcooked, the skin too rubbery.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• mushy
• porous
• rubbery
• soft
• springy
• squishy