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mealy

[mee-lee] / ˈmi li /


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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Some dogs also demonstrated a distinct lack of “rubberiness,” with a tendency toward the mealy side, and none came close to achieving that coveted snap.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Tomatoes tend to get more mealy in the fridge than when stored at room temperature, but if they are getting too soft, refrigerate to keep them a few more days.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

To be honest, the Beyond Meat sausage tasted good, but a little mealy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

“But why are you going now?” she asked, the chew of mealy potato thick in her braces.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth




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