Meaning & use
rubbery
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Resembling rubber in texture; soft, flexible, and elastic, often in a way that is unpleasant, especially in food.
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The overcooked chicken had turned rubbery and tough to chew.
His legs felt rubbery after running his first marathon.
A note on using this word
Often used critically in cooking to describe eggs, seafood, or meat that has been overcooked past a tender texture.
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