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Etymology
Origin of gluey
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at glue, -y 1
Example Sentences
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“The texture is an abomination: gluey, with rubbery, chewy pockets.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
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
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 ● Apr. 17, 2024
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
These days, it’s nearly impossible to endure even her own bakeries—the wormy curves of the buttery croissants, the gluey honey buns with fat pecans trapped like roaches in the cinnamon crevices.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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