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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

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

But you can’t save potatoes that start out gluey.

From Seattle Times Nov. 13, 2022

Use the paddle attachment for a dual mash-and-whip, and cut the speed before things get too gluey.

From Salon Oct. 10, 2021

I lifted the lid off the second tureen and uncovered a wedge of macaroni, stonecold and stuck together in a gluey paste.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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