I. ˈslīm noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English slīm; akin to Middle High German slīm slime, Latin limus mud — more at lime
Date: before 12th century
1. : soft moist earth or clay ; especially : viscous mud
2. : a viscous, glutinous, or gelatinous substance: as
a. : a mucous or mucoid secretion of various animals (as slugs and catfishes)
b. : a product of wet crushing consisting of ore ground so fine as to pass a 200-mesh screen
3. : a repulsive or odious person
II. verb
( slimed ; slim·ing )
Date: 1628
transitive verb
1. : to smear or cover with slime
2. : to remove slime from (as fish for canning)
intransitive verb
: to become slimy