slimy

adjective

ˈslī-mē 

slimier; slimiest

1

: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous

also : covered with or yielding slime

2

: vile, offensive

slimily

ˈslī-mə-lē 

adverb

sliminess

ˈslī-mē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• muddy

Examples of slimy in a Sentence

Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.

please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house

Recent Examples on the Web

Discard if the cucumber slices become slimy or the water develops an off smell. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Aug. 2025

And, common colds would become green, slimy and fanged, monsters of terror. —Todd Nordstrom, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

The Terror from Beyond Space served up slimy green men and Red Scare allegories, the period covered by Baron abounds with optimism and wonder. —David Kamp, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025

Ziploc Brand Gallon Produce Bags are your secret weapon against slimy spinach and limp asparagus, with a clear tab and breathable, moisture-control vents that help keep fruits and veggies crisp longer. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slimy

• grimy

Kids Definition

slimy

adjective

ˈslī-mē 

slimier; slimiest

1

a

: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous

b

: covered with or producing slime

2

: vile sense 1a, offensive

sliminess noun