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gluey

[gloo-ee] / ˈglu i /


ADJECTIVE
gooey
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK










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“The texture is an abomination: gluey, with rubbery, chewy pockets.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

You could make a meal — albeit not a very well-balanced one — of a perfectly acceptable, smaller-size Hempler’s hot dog and a serving of those nachos everyone secretly likes with the gluey orange cheese.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

Freshly cooked rice often results in a soggy, gluey dish because it continues to cook as ingredients are added to the pan.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2023

If you like them velvety but not at all gluey, use a tamis.

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2021

Provides an illusion of reality—puts together all their facts with a gluey whine of connectedness.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner




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