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gluey

American  
[gloo-ee] / ˈglu i /

adjective

gluier, gluiest
  1. like glue; viscid; sticky.

  2. full of or smeared with glue.


Other Word Forms

  • glueyness noun

Etymology

Origin of gluey

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; 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

You could make a meal — albeit not a very well-balanced one — of a perfectly acceptable, smaller-size Hempler’s hot dog and a serving of those nachos everyone secretly likes with the gluey orange cheese.

From Seattle Times

After smacking down the gluey mouthful like a dog eating peanut butter, one bite was enough.

From Seattle Times

The worst risotto outcome is anything gluey or "tacky," so follow these steps to avoid that calamitous result.

From Salon

Poppy mixed some cornstarch and water into a gluey paste.

From Literature