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mealy

[mee-lee] / ˈmi li /


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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Tomatoes tend to get more mealy in the fridge than when stored at room temperature, but if they are getting too soft, refrigerate to keep them a few more days.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

To be honest, the Beyond Meat sausage tasted good, but a little mealy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

We come together again over the same-size chips — “airport” fries, Lacey says, as he inspects their mealy white centers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022

The potato is dry and mealy in my mouth.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper