slime

//slaɪm//
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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.