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slimy

/ˈslaɪ.mi/
sli · my
Adverb:slimily
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• adjective

1

Covered by, consisting of, or resembling a moist, sticky, and slippery substance such as mucus or wet mud.

Example

"The hikers carefully stepped across the slimy, moss-covered stones in the shallow stream."

2

Repulsively dishonest, deceitful, or insincerely flattering in a way that inspires disgust or distrust.

Example

"Few customers trusted the slimy salesperson who promised guaranteed returns without showing any documentation."

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• Rhymes for slimy

• Nearby Words

slimming
slimmish
slimness
slimy
sling
slingback
slinger

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'slimig', derived from 'slim' (slime, mud, or mire), of Proto-Germanic origin and distantly related to Latin 'limus' (mud).

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