rubbery

• Beschreibt etwas, das die Textur oder Konsistenz von Gummi hat, oft verwendet für Lebensmittel oder Materialien; kann auch zäh, elastisch oder nachgiebig bedeuten.

Describes something that has a texture or consistency resembling rubber, often used to describe food or materials.

1. Elastic textureB2formal

   Having a flexible, stretchy, or resilient quality similar to rubber.

   Gummiartig

   • The new sneakers have a rubbery sole that provides excellent grip.
   • The toy was made of a rubbery material that bounced back into shape.
   • Her skin felt rubbery after the burn healed.

   Synonymebouncychewyelasticflexiblepliableresilientspringytough

   Antonymebrittlehardinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Difficult to chewB1informal

   Describing food that is tough and requires a lot of chewing, often due to being overcooked or of poor quality.

   Zäh

   • The steak was so overcooked it was rubbery and unpleasant.
   • The chicken breast turned out rubbery after being microwaved too long.
   • I couldn't finish the squid because it was too rubbery.

   Synonymechewygristlyleatherytough

   Antonymesofttender