slimy

Definition

Of or pertaining to slime

Etymology

From Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the noun Old English slīm or an unattested *slīmiġ, replacing Old English slipig (“slippy”). Equivalent to slime + -y. Cognate with Dutch slijmig, slijmerig (“slimy”), German schleimig (“slimy; smarmy”), Swedish slemmig (“slimy”).

Example Sentences

• "The frog's body was all slimy."
• "Slimy things did crawl with legs Upon the slimy sea."
• ""I looked at this moon-faced, smooth skinned, slimy fraud, with his patronising smile.""