slimier; slimiest
1
: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous
also : covered with or yielding slime
2
slimily adverb
sliminess noun

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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Note that the beverage's texture may be slightly thick or slimy. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025 His stance puts him at odds with Eddington’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), a somewhat slimy and slick political operative who is currently running for reelection. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 May 2025 Their bodies, often drab gray or brown, can be wart-studded and rough or slimy to the touch. Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2025 Sargassum, the stinky, slimy bane of beachgoers worldwide, returned to swarm south Florida beaches last week, as masses of the seaweed were spotted lining the shores of Miami Beach, a famous destination and beach getaway for travelers. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for slimy

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slimy was in the 14th century

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“Slimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slimy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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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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