What is claggy?

"Claggy" is an adjective primarily used in British English to describe a texture that is sticky, heavy, and difficult to manage. It is often used in culinary contexts to refer to food that is overly moist and sticks together, such as bread dough or cake mixtures that are not properly balanced in terms of ingredients. The term can also apply to soil or mud, indicating that it is thick, sticky, and adheres to surfaces, often making it challenging to work with or walk through. The word "claggy" conveys a sense of heaviness and tackiness that can be off-putting in terms of texture, whether in food, materials, or natural elements.