slimy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or covered with a slimy substance, such as mucus or algae.

  - "The pond was slimy after the rain."
  - "The snake left a slimy trail on the ground."

• adjective

  Being or behaving in a dishonest, untrustworthy, or deceitful way; shifty or unscrupulous.

  - "He gave a slimy excuse for not coming to the meeting."
  - "The politician's slimy tactics were exposed in the press."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslaɪ.mi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79218880"

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Synonyms

conniving , glutinous , viscous , lubricous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slimy
crime , prime , time

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Variants

List of all variants of slimy that leads to same result
slimier , slimiest , slimily , sliminess , sliminesses , slimy

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Etymology

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Old English slime; related to slimp 'slippery'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'slimy' is often used to describe the feeling of being wet and cold.

2. In some cultures, eating slimy foods, such as okra or escargot, is considered a delicacy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mucus: A thick, sticky substance produced by the mucous membranes in the body.

2. Algae: A large and diverse group of organisms that live in aquatic environments and are capable of photosynthesis.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slimy' is often used to describe characters or situations that are dishonest or untrustworthy. In science, 'slimy' is a descriptor for substances that are slippery or covered in mucus or algae.

How to Memorize "slimy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pond after a heavy rain, with a thick layer of slimy algae covering the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'dishonest' when you see or hear the word 'slimy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Slippery when slimy' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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