adjective
Flexible and able to bend without breaking, like rubber.
The rubbery material bends easily.
Common phrases & grammar
rubbery texture · rubbery material
American English
How to pronounce rubbery
adjectiveB2
RUHberee
/ˈɹə.bɚ.i/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Flexible and able to bend without breaking, like rubber.
What to listen for
You may hear “rubbery” as /ˈɹə.bɚ.i/ or /ˈɹə.bə.ɹi/; both are common American pronunciations.
Usual pronunciation/ˈɹə.bɚ.i/
Common alternate/ˈɹə.bə.ɹi/
Meanings & examples
adjective
Describing food that is unpleasantly firm and difficult to chew.
The squid became rubbery after it cooled.
Good to know
This meaning is usually negative.
Common phrases & grammar
rubbery meat · rubbery squid