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slimy

UK/ˈslaɪ.mi/ US/ˈslaɪ.mi/ fairly common slang

adjective

1.

covered with or resembling slime

  • “a slimy substance covered the rocks”
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Origin

From Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the Old English noun slīm or an unattested *slīmiġ, replacing Old English slipiġ (“slippy, slimy”). Equivalent to slime + -y. Cognate with Dutch slijmig, slijmerig (“slimy”), German schleimig (“slimy; smarmy”), Swedish slemmig (“slimy”).

Phrases

  • northern slimy salamander
  • slimy sculpin

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