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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

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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Oozy ground sucked at the wheels, kept him from attaining the 70 m. p. h. required to zoom off.

From Time Magazine Archive

No Oozy Wash. At 28, against almost everyone's advice, Deller gave up his promising career in the furniture business to sing with the Canterbury Cathedral choir.

From Time Magazine Archive

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