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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

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