
Gummy
Texture Focus
Use 'gummy' to describe the consistency of food or materials that are sticky and stretch when pulled.

Pizza cheese can sometimes get gummy if overcooked.
Not Always Food
'Gummy' isn't just for edibles; it can also describe non-food items with a similar texture.

The gummy adhesive held the poster on the wall.
Negative Connotation
When used to describe objects, 'gummy' can imply a troublesome or unpleasant stickiness.

The table felt gummy after the spill wasn't cleaned properly.
Compare with
AdhesiveClingGlueyGooeyResinousStickyTackyTenaciousViscous
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