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oozy

adjective \ˈü-zē\

ooz·i·erooz·i·est

Definition of OOZY

1

: containing or composed of ooze : resembling ooze

2

: exuding moisture : slimy

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First Known Use of OOZY

14th century

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Synonyms: miry, mucky, muddy, slimy, sludgy, slushy

Rhymes with OOZY

bluesy, boozy, choosy, floozy, newsy, schmoozy, woozy

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