Slimy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈslaɪ.mi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Slimy is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to slime.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to slime.
More Meanings
- Resembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime
- A ponyfish.
- (slang, figuratively) Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; two-faced; sneaky; slick; smarmy.
Example Sentences
The frog's body was all slimy.
Slimy things did crawl with legs Upon the slimy sea.
"I looked at this moon-faced, smooth skinned, slimy fraud, with his patronising smile."
Word Forms
- slimier
- slimiest
- slimey
- slimies
Synonyms for slimy
Depending on context, synonyms include lubricous, conniving, viscous, glutinous, slippery, slippy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slippy, slippery, slimed, gooey, viscous, thick.
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