Pronunciation: /slaɪm/

Definitions of slime

noun a thick, viscous, slippery substance

Example Sentences

A1 The slime was green and gooey.

A2 Children enjoy playing with slime because of its texture.

B1 The slime oozed out of the container and onto the table.

B2 The scientist studied the properties of the slime under a microscope.

C1 The artist used slime as a medium for creating unique sculptures.

C2 The company developed a new type of slime that could be used in various industries.

verb to cover or smear with slime

Example Sentences

A1 The child likes to slime their hands with green goo.

A2 She accidentally slimed her clothes while playing with the slime.

B1 The prankster decided to slime the doorknob to play a trick on his friend.

B2 The scientist observed how the bacteria slime spread across the petri dish.

C1 The company was accused of trying to slime their competitors with false information.

C2 The politician attempted to slime his opponent by spreading rumors about their personal life.

Examples of slime in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the chemical composition of the slime found in the cave.

informal My little sister loves playing with slime and making different shapes with it.

slang I can't believe you slipped on that slime, dude!

figurative The politician's words were coated in slime, revealing his hidden motives.

Grammatical Forms of slime

past tense

slimed

plural

slimes

comparative

more slimy

superlative

most slimy

present tense

slimes

future tense

will slime

perfect tense

has slimed

continuous tense

is sliming

singular

slime

positive degree

slimy

infinitive

to slime

gerund

sliming

participle

slimed

Origin and Evolution of slime

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slime' originated from the Old English word 'slīm' which meant viscous mud or mire.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slime' evolved to refer to a viscous, sticky substance that is often unpleasant or disgusting. It is commonly associated with slimy textures and appearances in nature, such as in slugs or snails, as well as in various fictional creatures like slimes in fantasy literature.