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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
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slimy

any of certain fishes (order Perciformes) that are characterized by slimy bodies with small scales. They derive their name from the small but extendable mouth that slips out during feeding. The 3 genera and about 21 species are restricted to salt or brackish waters in the Indo-Pacific region

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