slime

[slahym]

noun

1. thin, glutinous mud.

2. any ropy or viscous liquid matter, especially of a foul kind.

3. a viscous secretion of animal or vegetable origin.

4. Also called slimeball. Slang.,  a repulsive or despicable person.

verb (used with object)

slimed, sliming 

1. to cover or smear with or as if with slime.

2. to remove slime from, as fish for canning.

slime

/ slaɪm /

noun

1. soft thin runny mud or filth

2. any moist viscous fluid, esp when noxious or unpleasant

3. a mucous substance produced by various organisms, such as fish, slugs, and fungi

verb

1. to cover with slime

2. to remove slime from (fish) before canning

slime

1. A slippery or sticky mucous substance secreted by certain animals, such as slugs or snails.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slime¹

before 1000; Middle English slyme, Old English slīm; cognate with Dutch slijm, German Schleim, Old Norse slīm

Word History and Origins

Origin of slime¹

Old English slīm; related to Old Norse slīm, Old High German slīmen to smooth, Russian slimák snail, Latin līmax snail

Example Sentences

Mr Uddin discovered a grouping of slime moulds arranged on a fallen log in a forest.

From BBC

Its stores were known for their colourful selection of hair bands, earrings, jewellery, and occasionally for toys like slime and fluffy toys.

From BBC

It also occasionally makes a foray into selling toys including slime, headphones or fluffy toys.

From BBC

The president slimed protesters as “animals” and “foreign enemies.”

From Los Angeles Times

The dungeon is full of weird, pulsing, half-sentient creatures — more slime than steak.

From Salon

Related Words

• goo 
• gunk 
• mucus 
• mud 
• sludge 

When To Use

What else does slime mean?

What’s up, slime? Slime is slang for a (usually male) "friend," often used as a term of address, like dude or bro.