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slime

 

[ slaɪm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

substance

A soft, moist, slippery substance, typically regarded as repulsive.

Synonyms

goo, muck, ooze

Examples of usage

  • The creature was covered in green slime.
  • The slime oozed out of the container.
  • The pond was covered in a thick layer of slime.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A despicable or treacherous person.

Synonyms

rascal, scoundrel, villain

Examples of usage

  • He's such a slime, I can't trust him.
  • She's known to be a slime in the business world.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

Coat or cover with slime.

Synonyms

coat, cover, smear

Examples of usage

  • The snail slimed its way across the garden path.

Translations

Translations of the word "slime" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lodo

🇮🇳 कीचड़

🇩🇪 Schleim

🇮🇩 lendir

🇺🇦 слизь

🇵🇱 szlam

🇯🇵 スライム

🇫🇷 boue

🇪🇸 limo

🇹🇷 çamur

🇰🇷 슬라임

🇸🇦 وحل

🇨🇿 sliz

🇸🇰 sliz

🇨🇳 粘液

🇸🇮 sluz

🇮🇸 slím

🇰🇿 шырыш

🇬🇪 ლამი

🇦🇿 şlam

🇲🇽 limo

Etymology

The word 'slime' originated from the Old English term 'slim', meaning 'to smear or defile'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a soft, moist, slippery substance. In modern usage, 'slime' can refer to both a substance and a derogatory term for a person. The popularity of slime as a toy and in DIY projects has increased its usage in recent years.

See also: slimly, slimmer, slimness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,999, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.