Other Word Forms
- glueyness noun
Etymology
Origin of gluey
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at glue, -y 1
Example Sentences
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I didn’t love the way they cook the rice, it’s almost gluey, but I’m particular, let’s be honest.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026
After smacking down the gluey mouthful like a dog eating peanut butter, one bite was enough.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023
Freshly cooked rice often results in a soggy, gluey dish because it continues to cook as ingredients are added to the pan.
From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2023
The more vigorously they’re broken, the more starch is released, leading to gluey mashed potatoes — or, as Corriher puts it, “wallpaper paste.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2021
I lay them one by one in front of me, a row stretching across the table, this gluey narrative of a family and life and death.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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