plasticky

British

/ ˈplæˌstɪkɪ /

adjective

made of or resembling plastic

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No mold, no smell, and no visual changes—just a hardened, plasticky texture.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

More seriously, the joy in playing her character, Birdie, comes with digging beneath her plasticky surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

Hit the brakes, and you're suddenly getting a blast of plasticky rubber.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

The material doesn’t feel plasticky in the least.

From The Verge • Feb. 10, 2022

“Line up and lemme see,” Grandma directed as they shuffled around on the plasticky floor.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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