sludgy

[ sluhj-ee ]
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adjective,sludg·i·er, sludg·i·est.
  1. of or relating to sludge.

  2. covered, lined with, or containing sludge.

Origin of sludgy

1
First recorded in 1775–85; sludge + -y1

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British Dictionary definitions for sludgy

sludgy

/ (ˈslʌdʒɪ) /


adjective-ier or -iest
  1. consisting of, containing, or like sludge

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