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- Dictionaryslimy/ˈslʌɪmi/
adjective
- 1. covered by or resembling slime: "thick, slimy mud" Similar
- 2. repellently smooth and obsequious: informal "a slimy, cigar-puffing political fixer" Similar
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SLIMY definition: 1. covered in slime: 2. If you describe a person or their manner as slimy, you mean that they…. Learn more.
The meaning of SLIMY is of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous; also : covered with or yielding slime. How to use slimy in a sentence.
(informal, disapproving) (of a person or their manner) polite and extremely friendly in a way that is not sincere or honest. See slimy in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: slimy. Definition of slimy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Definition of 'slimy' slimy. (slaɪmi ) Word forms: slimier , slimiest. 1. adjective. Slimy substances are thick, wet, and unpleasant. Slimy objects are covered in a slimy substance. His feet slipped in the slimy mud. Her hand touched something cold and slimy. Synonyms: viscous, clammy, glutinous, muddy More Synonyms of slimy. 2. adjective.
1. a. Consisting of or resembling slime; viscous: slimy ooze. b. Covered with or exuding slime: a slimy snail. 2. a. Morally repulsive, as in being dishonest or corrupt. b. Excessively ingratiating; smarmy: a slimy salesman. slim′i·ly adv. slim′i·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Slime is a moist and clammy substance, like the stuff a snail leaves behind or the mucus that comes out of your nose. Anything that's slimy is like slime, so it's a good word for describing gross substances. If your oatmeal is slimy, it's less than appetizing, and if a pond is slimy, you probably won't want to swim in it.
Definitions of 'slimy' 1. Slimy substances are thick, wet, and unpleasant. Slimy objects are covered in a slimy substance. [...] 2. If you describe someone as slimy, you dislike them because they are friendly and pleasant in an insincere way. [British, informal, disapproval] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'slimy'
adjective. , slim·i·er, slim·i·est. of or like slime. abounding in or covered with slime. offensively foul or vile. slimy. / ˈslaɪmɪ / adjective. characterized by, covered with, containing, secreting, or resembling slime. offensive or repulsive. characterized by servility.
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLIMY. [also more slimy; most slimy] 1. a : covered with slime. a slimy rock/worm. b : resembling slime. slimy mud. a slimy gel. 2. informal : very dishonest, bad, or immoral. a slimy businessman/politician. slimy business practices. 3. informal : causing disgust : offensive. Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.
The earliest known use of the adjective slimy is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for slimy is from 1377, in the writing of William Langland, poet. slimy is formed within English, by derivation.
