slimy

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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

sliminess

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noun

slim·​i·​ness -mēnə̇s 

-min-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being slimy

Synonyms of slimy

Adjective

• muddy

Examples of slimy in a Sentence

Adjective

Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.

please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

If the produce’s skin is moldy, slimy, or rotten, it should be discarded regardless of type, as mold can penetrate beyond the visible surface. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026

Digging in the dirt and playing with things that were slimy or gooey also sparked a welcome sense of childlike wonder in me. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026

While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Cucumbers Due to their high water content, cucumbers turn mushy and slimy once frozen. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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