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slimy

slim·y

slimy

 
 
pronunciation:
slaI mi
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: slimier, slimiest
definition 1: made of or like slime.
The seaweed felt slimy.
definition 2: evil or disgusting.
The actor played a slimy villain.
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derivations: slimily (adv.), sliminess (n.)
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