mealy
Example Sentences
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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
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