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Definition of oozy

oozy

/ˈuːzi/
oo · zy
Adverb:oozily
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1

Containing, resembling, or covered with soft, wet mud or slime.

Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the oozy banks of the tidal estuary to avoid sinking into the mud."

2

Slowly trickling, seeping, or exuding moisture or thick liquid.

Example

"She applied a clean bandage over the oozy scrape on her knee."

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• Rhymes for oozy

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'ooze' (originally 'wose', from Old English 'wase' meaning mud or mire, or 'wos' meaning juice or sap) plus the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oozy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oozy
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