slime

n. a thick, slippery, and often sticky liquid, like the trail left by a snail.

n. a viscous, mucilaginous, or glutinous substance, typically moist and adhesive in texture.

“The children spent the afternoon playing with a bucket of green, stretchy slime.”

“The biologist noted the thick layer of protective slime covering the amphibian's skin, which serves as a barrier against pathogens and dehydration.”

n. a person who is dishonest, sneaky, or cannot be trusted.

n. a derogatory term for a person perceived as unethical, contemptible, or untrustworthy.

“I can't believe he lied to us; he is such a total slime.”

“The tabloid journalist was described as a slime by his peers after he was caught hacking into private phone records for a headline.”

Informal

n. a very close friend or someone you trust completely.

n. a term of endearment for a close associate or friend, originating in hip-hop culture.

“That's my slime right there; we've known each other since we were kids.”

“The rapper frequently referred to his childhood associates as his slimes in various interviews, highlighting their long-standing loyalty.”

Slang · American English

v. to cover something in a thick, slippery liquid.

v. to coat, smear, or cover a surface with a viscous or mucilaginous substance.

“The prankster managed to slime the entire hallway before the teachers arrived.”

“During the awards show, it became a tradition to slime the winning celebrities with a gallon of neon-coloured liquid.”

v. to kill or murder someone.

v. to commit homicide; a violent slang term often associated with gang culture.

“The lyrics of the song were criticized for talking about sliming rivals.”

“The detective noted that the term was used in the intercepted messages as a coded way to discuss a plan to slime a witness.”

Slang · Vulgar