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rubbery

/ˈrʌbəri/adjective

उच्चारण रबरी

रबड़ जैसा, (खाने का) चीमड़

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    looking or feeling like rubber, or tough and difficult to chew

    रबड़ जैसा, (खाने का) चीमड़

    • The eggs were overcooked and rubbery.
    • a plant with thick rubbery leaves
    • The chicken was tough and rubbery because it was cooked too long.
    + 2 more examples
    • Frogs have smooth, rubbery skin.
    • The cheese had a rubbery texture and no taste.

    Synonyms chewy tough elastic leathery

    Opposite tender soft

  2. 2

    (of legs or knees) feeling weak and unsteady, for example because of fear or illness

    (पैरों का) कमज़ोर और काँपता हुआ

    • My legs felt rubbery after the long climb.
    • My knees felt rubbery after I ran the full marathon.
    • His legs felt rubbery after he got off the roller coaster.
    + 2 more examples
    • I was so nervous that my knees went rubbery.
    • She walked out of the hospital with rubbery legs.

    Synonyms wobbly weak shaky

    Opposite steady firm

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rubber noun