slimy

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective covered with or resembling slime
  2. adjective morally reprehensible

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

slimed

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