slime

Slime is an unpleasant substance found in wet areas. Over time, slime can form on rocks, in bathrooms, on walls of caves, and even on food.

• I can’t eat this sliced turkey. There’s a thin layer of slime on it.
• Cilantro will be covered with slime if it’s left in the refrigerator for too long.
• A snail leaves behind a thin trace of slime as it travels.
• A wet shower stall will develop slime and mold if it isn’t cleaned.
• Wet walls of a cave might be covered with slime.
• Kids like to play with slime.

The word "slime" also refers to the bad behavior of people and organizations:

• City leaders were rejected by voters who grew tired of the corruption and slime in government.
• Police officers deal with slime on a daily basis.
• People who are regularly exposed to criminal behavior and slime may become criminals themselves.

The adjective form of this word is slimy.

• Snails and slugs are slimy.
• A salamander looks and feels slimy.
• A rock feels slimy if it’s covered with wet algae.
• A slimy business person doesn’t care about the impact that his or her activity has on the environment.
• Gambling is kind of a slimy business.
• Slimy politicians use their power and office for personal gain.
• That was a slimy thing to do. He shouldn’t have done that.
• That was awfully slimy.

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Date of publication: February 24, 2017