rubbery
rubbery
Definition
rub·bery (rub′ər ē)
adjective
like rubber in appearance, elasticity, toughness, etc.
rub′·beri·ness noun
rubbery
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: His usually pale face was purple with rage, and his bushy eyebrows knotted over his slightly rubbery nose.
- rather: The cheese is the same rather rubbery cheddar which featured in the " Cheese & Bacon " .
- very: The membrane around the egg also becomes very rubbery during this soaking in vinegar.
Modifies a noun
- lip: He looks like a frog, with those eyes and those rubbery lips.
- texture: Buffalo mozzarella also has a softer, less rubbery texture than that made from cowâs milk.
- material: We were suprised about the weight for rubbery material it seemed quite heavy.
- face: Comedy is provided by two old men, who just make silly noises and pull rubbery faces!
- nose: His usually pale face was purple with rage, and his bushy eyebrows knotted over his slightly rubbery nose.
- stuff: Now I use " flex printing " which uses very thin rubbery stuff - I love these, perfect print quality and very comfortable.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near rubbery
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