SLIMY


Meaning of SLIMY in English

(slimier, slimiest)

1.

Slimy substances are thick, wet, and unpleasant. Slimy objects are covered in a ~ substance.

His feet slipped in the ~ mud...

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone as ~, you dislike them because they are friendly and pleasant in an insincere way. (BRIT INFORMAL)

I’ve worked hard for what I have and I don’t want it taken away by some ~ business partner.

= oily

ADJ disapproval

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