adjective
rubbery
RUH-buh-ree
adjective
1
Having the texture or springiness of rubber.
"The overcooked chicken had turned rubbery."
"Her legs felt rubbery after the marathon."
How to Use Rubbery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChewy, bouncy, or springy in a way that reminds you of rubber — often describing overcooked food or weak, shaky legs.
Common pairings
rubbery texture
rubbery legs
rubbery chicken
Word Forms
rubberier comparative, rubberiest superlative
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Etymology
From "rubber" plus the adjective ending "-y."