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rubbery

[ ruhb-uh-ree ]

adjective

  1. like rubber; elastic; tough.


ˈܲ

/ ˈʌəɪ /

adjective

  1. having the texture of or resembling rubber, esp in flexibility or toughness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rubbery1

First recorded in 1905–10; rubber 1 + -y 1
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Be careful when cooking it: halloumi is naturally “squeaky,” but if overcooked, it can veer into rubbery territory.

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

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The yolk and the white set at different temperatures, which means cooking them to their individual best states — jammy but not runny, set but not rubbery — is often an exercise in compromise.

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“ used to be a juicy, sweet reminder of summer now often tastes rubbery and bland,” Hattley said.

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

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