as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house
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Recent Examples of slimy
That's unless the shells looks slimy or chalky, which is a sign your eggs have gone bad and should be thrown out.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Simply check for anything slimy or mushy, and treat it accordingly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Texture changes from what is expected of that food, such as a slimy feeling, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
However, some don’t like the slimy texture, which is why there are many methods to make okra less slimy in the kitchen, rather than more so.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Simply check for anything slimy or mushy, and treat it accordingly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Texture changes from what is expected of that food, such as a slimy feeling, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
However, some don’t like the slimy texture, which is why there are many methods to make okra less slimy in the kitchen, rather than more so.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slimy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slimy
muddy
Adjective
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Waterbirds eat crab, shrimp and crayfish found in the muddy waters, while batrays and leopard sharks glide effortlessly through grass beds off the coast.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Slimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slimy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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