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rubbery

American  
[ruhb-uh-ree] / ˈrʌb ə ri /

adjective

  1. like rubber; elastic; tough.

ˈrubbery British  
/ ˈrʌbərɪ /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of rubbery

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

Example Sentences

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Electronic music starts to thump, rubbery pulsars bouncing over a steady beat.

From Los Angeles Times

Others overworked their pastry, which resulted in a tough, rubbery texture.

From Salon

The younger cheese was perhaps a bit more rubbery than usual, and the older ones more obviously salty.

From BBC

Be careful when cooking it: halloumi is naturally “squeaky,” but if overcooked, it can veer into rubbery territory.

From Salon

Velador hangs up her bag, takes off her jacket and ties on a black, rubbery apron.

From Los Angeles Times

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