1. comparative form of gristly; containing more gristle or being tougher and more chewy

Examples

• This cut of meat is gristlier than the one we had last week.
• The chicken breast was gristlier than expected.
• He chose the tenderloin because it was less gristly than the gristlier cuts.
• The steak became gristlier as it cooled down.
• She avoided the gristlier pieces and ate only the tender parts.