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Gluey for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'glui

What does Gluey really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! So you want to know what "gluey" means, right? Well, let me break it down for you in the easiest way possible. "Gluey" is an adjective that describes something that is sticky or has the texture of glue. Imagine when you've used glue to stick two paper pieces together and you touch it with your fingers. Can you feel how sticky it is? That stickiness is what we mean by "gluey."

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Teacher: Alright, great! But you know what? "Gluey" can also be used to describe something that is thick or heavy, just like glue itself. Imagine when you're trying to lift a heavy box filled with books. It feels like it's stuck to the ground, hard to move. That's the kind of heaviness or thickness we mean when we say something is "gluey."

Student: So, I can use "gluey" to describe something that's sticky or heavy?

Teacher: Absolutely! You're absolutely nailing it! You can use "gluey" to describe things that are either sticky or heavy. For example, imagine your hands covered in a sticky substance like honey or syrup, and you try to shake it off but it just sticks to your hands. You can say, "My hands feel so gluey because of the sticky honey!" Or let's say you're eating a really thick and heavy soup, and you might say, "This soup is so gluey, it's like eating glue!"

(Pause and wait for any further questions or clarification)

Teacher: So, in a nutshell, "gluey" means something that is either sticky or heavy, just like glue itself. It's a simple word that you can use to describe things that feel like glue. Does that make sense to you? How do you think you could use that word in a sentence on your own?

Revised and Fact checked by Linda Miller on 2023-10-28 13:00:06

Gluey In a sentece

Learn how to use Gluey inside a sentece

  • When you eat a candy that has been left out in the sun, it becomes soft and sticky, just like gluey.
  • If you touch tree sap, your fingers might become sticky and gluey.
  • When you mix flour and water together, it creates a gluey paste that can be used for crafts.
  • On a hot summer day, an ice cream cone can melt and become gluey.
  • If you step on a piece of gum, it can get stuck to the bottom of your shoe and feel very gluey.

Gluey Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Gluey Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.