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sliminess

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slim⋅y

  [slahy-mee]
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–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; ME; see slime, -y 1

Related forms:
slim⋅i⋅ly, adverb
slim⋅i⋅ness, noun
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slim·y   (slī'mē)   
adj.   slim·i·er, slim·i·est

  1. Consisting of or resembling slime; viscous.

  2. Covered with or exuding slime.

  3. Vile; foul.

slim'i·ly adv., slim'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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