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rubbery Definition

rub·bery (rubər ē)

adjective

like rubber in appearance, elasticity, toughness, etc.

rubbery Related Forms
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

  • become: The membrane around the egg also becomes very rubbery during this soaking in vinegar.
  • go: Problem - Rot ( dry ) The plant slowly shrinks and dries out, going rubbery.