slimy
Resembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slimeResembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime.
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» Tom is covered in slimy goo.
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Examples
14 sentencesTom is covered in slimy goo.
Something green and slimy was on the rock.
deEtwas Grünes, Schleimiges klebte an dem Stein. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Sea urchin has a slimy texture.
deEin Seeigel hat eine schleimige Textur. — Esperantostern
Meaning
4 sensesResembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime.
The frog's body was all slimy.
schleimig
covered with or resembling slime
Of or pertaining to slime.
(figuratively, slang)Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; two-faced; sneaky; slick; smarmy.
schmierig, aalglatt, schleimig
скользкийskolʹzkij
(figuratively, slang)Filthy; disgusting; unclean.
Origin
From Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the Old English noun slīm or an unatFrom Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the Old English noun slīm or an unattested *slīmiġ, replacing Old English slipiġ (“slippy, slimy”). Equivalent to slime + -y. Cognate with Dutch slijmig, slijmerig (“slimy”), German schleimig (“slimy; smarmy”), Swedish slemmig (“slimy”).
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Forms
slimier, slimiestSynonyms
11 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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