rubbery

• Descreve algo que tem a textura ou a consistência da borracha; costuma ser usado para alimentos ou materiais, indicando que algo é elástico, flexível, resistente ou, às vezes, duro e difícil de mastigar.

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.

   Com textura elástica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbouncychewyelasticflexiblepliableresilientspringytough

   Antônimosbrittlehardinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Difficult to chewB1informal

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

   Borrachudo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschewygristlyleatherytough

   Antônimossofttender