clabbered

adjective

Definition of clabberednext
as in clotted

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Recent Examples of clabbered Pancakes made with clabbered milk produced a thin, loose batter that spread more like crepes. — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clabbered
  1. clotted
  2. congealed
  3. coagulated
  4. thickened
  5. curdled
  6. gelled
Adjective
  • Daytime items include lofty scones with a side of clotted cream and seasonal jam, flaky sausage rolls hefty with Beads & Barnett pork, and egg soldiers served with streaky bacon.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The nearly 3,000-foot-long train was patiently idling beside the platform at East Perth Terminal, where a spread of scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream, and Bollinger champagne welcomed eager travelers.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of clotted
Adjective
  • My heart eyes for the beets and the overall experience at Rose's almost blinded me from noticing the dressing was hardly a caramel, but rather a congealed marinade with a grainy mouthfeel.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of congealed
Adjective
  • It is made from coagulated soy milk and pressed into blocks.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of coagulated
Adjective
  • Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth; let cool slightly until thickened but pourable, 5 to 10 minutes.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of thickened
Adjective
  • But needy, possessive Nikki smothers Bear, and what plays out is a horrifying tale of obsessive love gone wrong — sour, curdled and violent.
    — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
  • Bad lemon curd is pasty, grainy, curdled or tooth-achingly sweet.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of curdled
Adjective
  • Sten might be the star, but Neagley has more of an ensemble cast, and that cast hasn’t quite gelled yet.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Norwegian filmmaker’s last effort was Dream Scenario, a surreal comedy that never quite gelled.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of gelled

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“Clabbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clabbered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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