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oozy

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ooz⋅y

1  [oo-zee]
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–adjective, ooz⋅i⋅er, ooz⋅i⋅est.
1. exuding moisture.
2. damp with moisture.
Origin:
1705–15; ooze 1 + -y 1

Related forms:
ooz⋅i⋅ness, noun

ooz⋅y

2  [oo-zee]
–adjective, ooz⋅i⋅er, ooz⋅i⋅est.
of or like ooze, soft mud, or slime.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME wosi. See ooze 2 , -y 1

Related forms:
ooz⋅i⋅ly, adverb
ooz⋅i⋅ness, noun
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ooz·y 1   (ōō'zē)   
adj.   ooz·i·er, ooz·i·est
Exuding moisture.
ooz'i·ly adv., ooz'i·ness n.
ooz·y 2   (ōō'zē)   
adj.   ooz·i·er, ooz·i·est
Of, resembling, or containing soft mud or slime: sank into the oozy ground.
ooz'i·ly adv., ooz'i·ness n.
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