rubbery

adjective rub·bery \ˈrə-b(ə-)rē\

: similar to rubber

of legs or knees : bending like rubber : weak, shaky, and unstable

Full Definition of RUBBERY

: resembling rubber (as in elasticity, consistency, or texture) <rubbery legs> <rubbery cheese>

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1907

Synonyms: bouncy, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, elastic, springy, stretch, stretchable, stretchy, supple, whippy

RUBBERY Defined for Kids

adjective rub·bery \ˈrə-bə-rē\

: weak, shaky, and unstable <After getting off the roller coaster, my legs felt rubbery.>

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