Rubbery: meaning, definitions and examples

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rubbery

[ ˈrʌbəri ]

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texture

Having a texture that is soft, flexible, and resilient, often like rubber.

Synonyms

elastic, flexible, springy

Examples of usage

The rubbery material of the toy made it safe for children to play with.
Her rubbery skin felt smooth and elastic to the touch.

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taste

Having a taste or consistency similar to rubber.

Synonyms

chewy, gummy, resilient

Examples of usage

The overcooked steak had a rubbery texture that made it difficult to chew.
The rubbery cheese left a strange aftertaste in my mouth.

Translations

Translations of the word "rubbery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elástico

🇮🇳 लचीला

🇩🇪 gummiartig

🇮🇩 kenyal

🇺🇦 гумовий

🇵🇱 gumowaty

🇯🇵 ゴムのような

🇫🇷 caoutchouteux

🇪🇸 gomoso

🇹🇷 lastiksi

🇰🇷 고무 같은

🇸🇦 مطاطي

🇨🇿 gumový

🇸🇰 gumený

🇨🇳 橡胶的

🇸🇮 gumijast

🇮🇸 gúmmíkennt

🇰🇿 резеңке тәрізді

🇬🇪 რეზინისებრი

🇦🇿 rezin kimi

🇲🇽 gomoso

Word origin

The word 'rubbery' originated from the noun 'rubber' in the mid-19th century. It is derived from the substance 'rubber', which is known for its elastic properties. Over time, 'rubbery' evolved to describe textures and tastes that resemble rubber in their flexibility or consistency.