粘ねばいねばいConjugationMeanings1i-adjectivesticky; glutinousDescribes a sticky, viscous texture, often for food or substances. Similar to ねばねば but used as an i-adjective.納なっ豆とうは粘ねばい食たべ物ものだ。Natto is a sticky food.このご飯はんは粘ねばくて箸はしで取とりにくい。This rice is sticky and hard to pick up with chopsticks.