slime
//slaɪm//
Noun
slimeSingular
slimesPlural
1
A soft, moist, slippery, and typically unpleasant substance.
There was green slime on the rocks near the pond.
2
A mucus-like secretion produced by certain animals, such as slugs or snails.
The snail left a trail of slime on the garden path.
3
A slimy or despicable person (informal).
Don't trust him—he's a total slime.
Verb
slimeInfinitive
slimePresent tense
slimedPast tense
slimedPast participle
slimingPresent participle
slimesThird-person singular
1
To cover or smear with slime.
The snail slimed the garden path as it moved along.
2
To damage someone's reputation through malicious gossip or accusations (informal).
The tabloids tried to slime the politician with false accusations.