ribbony
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The European custom of adding some ribbony ham or a line of anchovies on top of a buttered slice of bread is a classic for a reason.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2023
Use whole eggs when assembling your cake batter and beat them until ribbony.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
Today, she is red carpet ready in a slim black trouser-suit with ribbony bits.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 18, 2018
The batter will deflate, becoming ribbony and sticky, like soft nougat.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2017
Danny was gazing at a couple of stunt kites with snaky ribbony tails.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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