slimy
Etymology

From Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the noun Old English slīm or an unattested *slīmiġ, replacing Old English slipig.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈslaɪ.mi/
Adjective

slimy (comparative slimier, superlative slimiest)

  1. Of or pertaining to slime
  2. resembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime
    Synonyms: viscous, glutinous
    The frog's body was all slimy.
  3. (slang, figuratively) Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; two-faced; sneaky; slick; smarmy.
Synonyms Translations Translations Noun

slimy (plural slimies)

  1. A ponyfish.



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