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slimy
[ slahy-mee ]
/ ĖslaÉŖ mi /
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adjective, slimĀ·iĀ·er, slimĀ·iĀ·est.
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OTHER WORDS FROM slimy
slimĀ·iĀ·ly, adverbslimĀ·iĀ·ness, nounWords nearby slimy
slimmer, slimming, slimnastics, slim pickings, slimsy, slimy, sling, sling-back, sling chair, slinger, slinger ring
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British Dictionary definitions for slimy
slimy
/ (ĖslaÉŖmÉŖ) /
adjective slimier or slimiest
characterized by, covered with, containing, secreting, or resembling slime
offensive or repulsive
mainly British characterized by servility
Derived forms of slimy
slimily, adverbsliminess, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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