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slimy

[slahy-mee] / ˈslaɪ mi /


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I don’t want to ruin this friendship, but it feels slimy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Understanding how this molecular gearbox works could help researchers develop ways to stop bacteria from forming biofilms, slimy communities that cause infections and contaminate medical devices.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Warrington described Wood as a "slimy character", while Wood called Warrington "horrible".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Dude’s nefarious and slimy and anything shady seems to have to do with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

And the dark, slimy, smelly mineral substance seemed like the most beautiful thing in the world.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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