sliminess

 [slahy-mee]  

slim·y

   [slahy-mee]
adjective, slim·i·er, slim·i·est.
1.
of or like slime.
2.
abounding in or covered with slime.
3.
offensively foul or vile.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see slime, -y1

Related forms
slim·i·ly, adverb
slim·i·ness, noun
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slimy (ˈslaɪmɪ)
 
—adj , slimier, slimiest
1.  characterized by, covered with, containing, secreting, or resembling slime
2.  offensive or repulsive
3.  chiefly (Brit) characterized by servility
 
'slimily
 
—adv
 
'sliminess
 
—n

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