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slimy

adjective \ˈslī-mē\

: covered with slime

: resembling slime

: very dishonest, bad, or immoral

slim·i·erslim·i·est

Full Definition of SLIMY

: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous; also : covered with or yielding slime

: vile, offensive

— slim·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

— slim·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of SLIMY

14th century

Related to SLIMY

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

Rhymes with SLIMY

grimy, limey, limy, rimy, stymie

SLIMY Defined for Kids

slimy

adjective \ˈslī-mē\

slim·i·erslim·i·est

Definition of SLIMY for Kids

: having a slippery feel or look

: covered with slime <slimy rocks>

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