slimy

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

Synonyms of slimy

• muddy

Examples of slimy in a Sentence

Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.

please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house

Recent Examples on the Web

That essence is slimy, stinky and unrelenting, as reflected in the mass of algae that infests the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

The threat is the slimy Yeerks, who can take control of people’s bodies — an ability that gives the show a particular form of tension. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026

The green, slimy algae were first detected in the delta in 1999. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Biofilm is a microscopic, slimy layer of bacteria that sits on the surfaces and resists disinfectants over time. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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