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oozy

1 American  
[oo-zee] / ˈu zi /

adjective

oozier, ooziest

  1. exuding moisture.

  2. damp with moisture.

oozy 2 American  
[oo-zee] / ˈu zi /

adjective

oozier, ooziest

  1. of or like ooze, soft mud, or slime.

oozy 1 British  
/ ˈuːzɪ /

adjective

  1. moist or dripping

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oozy 2 British  
/ ˈuːzɪ /

adjective

  1. of, resembling, or containing mud; slimy

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Other Word Forms

  • oozily adverb
  • ooziness noun

Etymology

Origin of oozy1

First recorded in 1705–15; ooze 1 + -y 1

Origin of oozy2

First recorded in 1350–1400, oozy is from the Middle English word wosi. See ooze 2, -y 1

Example Sentences

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But there was much more enthusiasm from the Telegraph's Robbie Collin, who awarded a maximum five stars, lauding it as "resplendently lurid, oozy and wild."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

They’ve been doing covert “crawls” with the goal of locating and destroying Vecna before he turns the town, then the world, into an oozy wasteland.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

The lack of pain in leishmaniasis lesions has puzzled scientists for years, especially when similar blisters caused by conditions like chicken pox, staphylococcus infections or the herpes virus are itchy, oozy and sore.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

Garlicky yogurt gets drizzled in peppery oil and delicate, oozy eggs, a combination that's somehow incredibly bold and incredibly comforting.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2022

She points to her wound, which is oozy, and clearly needs redressing.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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