clammier; clammiest
1
: being damp, soft, sticky, and usually cool
cold clammy hands
clammy air
2
: lacking normal human warmth
the clammy atmosphere of an institution
Examples of clammy in a Sentence
His hand was cold and clammy.
after a clammy handshake, the two bitter rivals squared off for a no-holds-barred debate
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Know the signs of an overdose Pinpoint pupils Extremely pale or clammy face
Limp body
Fingernails or lips are purple or blue in color.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Developing clammy skin with goosebumps despite hot conditions is a symptom of heat exhaustion, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches, and anyone suffering persistent symptoms should call 911 immediately, Boston official said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Developing clammy skin with goosebumps despite hot conditions is a symptom of heat exhaustion, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches, and anyone suffering persistent symptoms should call 911 immediately, Boston official said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
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“Clammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clammy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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clammy
adjective
clam·my
ˈklam-ē 
clammier; clammiest
: being damp, soft, sticky, and usually cool
clamminess
noun
Medical Definition
clammy
adjective
clam·my
ˈklam-ē
clammier; clammiest
: being moist and sticky
a patient in shock may be cold and clammy—Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicineclammy sweating
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