slimeball

British

/ ˈslaɪmˌbɔːl /

noun

slang an odious and contemptible person

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He is an inherent and visual slimeball: greased-back hair, raspy voice, more teeth than you ever thought someone could have.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

Why did anybody pretend to be surprised that this dude was a massive slimeball who cultivated other slimeballs?

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026

The biggest surprises confirm what an unbelievable slimeball Connie is.

From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2017

Baker has now been nominated three times for his "Good Wife" slimeball and for better episodes than this year's submission.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2014

There was no way I was going to let that slimeball escape.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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