slimier; slimiest
Examples of slimy in a Sentence
Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.
please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house
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The main difference came with the texture, which was slightly more slimy and sticky than the average russet potato.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
That's unless the shells looks slimy or chalky, which is a sign your eggs have gone bad and should be thrown out.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Simply check for anything slimy or mushy, and treat it accordingly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Texture changes from what is expected of that food, such as a slimy feeling, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
That's unless the shells looks slimy or chalky, which is a sign your eggs have gone bad and should be thrown out.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Simply check for anything slimy or mushy, and treat it accordingly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Texture changes from what is expected of that food, such as a slimy feeling, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slimy
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“Slimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slimy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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slimy
adjective
slimier; slimiest
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous
b
: covered with or producing slime
2
sliminess
noun
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