Definition of the word slimy

Pronunciation of vocabulary slimy

slimyadjective

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/ˈslaɪmi//ˈslaɪmi/

Origin of the word slimy

The word "slimy" originated from the Old English word "slīm," which referred to mud or mire. The word likely evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "*slīmaz," meaning "sticky, viscous." Over time, "slīm" developed into the modern English "slime," and "slimy" became an adjective describing anything covered in or resembling slime, suggesting a slippery, wet, and often unpleasant texture.

Vocabulary summary slimy

typeadjective

meaningmuddy, covered with mud, muddy

meaningslimy, slimy, slimy, dirty

meaningflatter

Example of vocabulary slimynamespace

meaning

like or covered with slime

thích hoặc phủ đầy chất nhờn

  • thick, slimy mud

    bùn dày và nhầy nhụa

  • The walls were black, cold and slimy.

    Những bức tường đen, lạnh lẽo và nhầy nhụa.

Extra examples:
  • The steps were slimy with moss.

    Các bậc thang đầy rêu nhầy nhụa.

  • The wall of the cave was wet and slimy to the touch.

    Vách hang ẩm ướt và nhầy nhụa khi chạm vào.

meaning

polite and extremely friendly in a way that is not sincere or honest

lịch sự và cực kỳ thân thiện theo cách không chân thành hoặc trung thực

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary slimy

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