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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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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Cite this Entry

“Slimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slimy. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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