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slimy

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Main Entry: slimy

Pronunciation: \ˈslī-mē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): slim·i·er; slim·i·est

Date: 14th century

1 : of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous; also : covered with or yielding slime
2 : vile, offensive

— slim·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

— slim·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun

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