ガビガビ

na-adjective, noun

dried stiff; crusty; hard and dry

Colloquial mimetic word describing something that was once sticky or moist but has dried into a hard, stiff, or crusty state. Often used for dried glue, paint, food residue, or skin.

• 接せっ着ちゃく剤ざいがガビガビに固かたまってしまった。

  The glue has dried stiff and hard.

• このタオル、洗せん濯たくしたらガビガビになった。

  This towel became stiff and crusty after washing.