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Gluey: meaning, definitions and examples

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gluey

 

[ ษกluหi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture, viscosity

The term 'gluey' describes something that has the consistency of glue, often sticky and thick. It is typically used to refer to substances that can adhere or stick to surfaces easily. Gluey materials can be difficult to separate once they come into contact with each other. This word might also be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that feel clingy or burdensome.

Synonyms

adhesive, sticky, tacky, viscous.

Examples of usage

  • The gluey substance made the project messy.
  • After the rain, the ground became gluey and difficult to walk on.
  • He found it hard to move because of the gluey mud.
  • The cake batter was too gluey to spread easily.

Translations

Translations of the word "gluey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pegajoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคชเคšเคฟเคชเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klebrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lengket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธะฟะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lepki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜็€ๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pegajoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑลŸkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ์ ๋ˆ์ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฒุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lepkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lepivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜็จ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรญpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ–แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pegajoso

Etymology

The word 'gluey' can be traced back to the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'glue', which itself has origins in the Old French 'glu', meaning 'glue or adhesive substance'. The evolution of gluey reflects the characteristics of glue, emphasizing not just the physical adhesive properties but also the sensory experience of sticking and thickness associated with such substances. Initially used to describe adhesives primarily, 'gluey' has morphed into a more flexible term that encompasses any sticky or viscous situation, either literally or metaphorically. The use of 'gluey' in casual contexts has increased, often invoking a sense of humor or exaggeration surrounding messy situations or complications, reinforcing the notion of difficulty and entrapment related to the term.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,855, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.