gluey

Meanings

• adjective

  having the consistency of glue; sticky and viscous

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Synonyms

gummy , sticky , tacky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gluey
gooey , gloomy , creamy

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Variants

List of all variants of gluey that leads to same result
glue , glues , gluey , gluier , gluiest , gluily

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'glīw', meaning 'sticky, slimy'.

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Trivia

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1. Gluey substances are often used to join or bind other materials together.

2. Gluey textures can be found in various foods, such as rice pudding, tapioca pudding, and some types of pasta.

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Related Concepts

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1. viscosity: The property of a fluid that determines its resistance to flow, with gluey having a high viscosity.

2. consistency: The way a substance holds together, with gluey having a sticky and cohesive consistency.

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Culture

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Gluey is a common texture or consistency in various contexts, such as food (e.g., gluey rice pudding), art (e.g., gluey clay), or everyday life (e.g., a gluey surface). In literature, it is often used to describe unpleasant or sticky situations.

How to Memorize "gluey"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of thick, sticky porridge or a piece of clay that has just been kneaded. Visualize the texture and the way it clings to your hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gluey' with the feeling of sticking to something or the texture of a thick, syrupy substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by thinking of the word 'glue' and imagining something that is very sticky and difficult to remove.

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