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slime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /slaɪm/

slime means: A wet, soft, sticky substance, often unpleasant to touch.

noun

STICKY SUBSTANCEB2

A wet, soft, sticky substance, often unpleasant to touch.

  • The floor was covered in slime.
  • She washed the green slime off her boots.
  • The children made slime from glue and water.

Similar words: goo

Common phrases: green slime, thick slime, covered in slime

ANIMAL MUCUSB2

A thick, slippery liquid produced by animals such as snails.

  • The snail left a trail of slime.
  • Slime helps protect the fish’s skin.
  • Can you see the slime on that leaf?

Similar words: mucus

Common phrases: snail slime, a slime trail

Questions about slime

What does slime mean?

A wet, soft, sticky substance, often unpleasant to touch.

What is slime in other languages?

Türkçe: balçık · Español: baba · Français: substance visqueuse · Deutsch: Schleim · Italiano: melma · 日本語: ぬめり

How do you pronounce slime?

It is pronounced /slaɪm/.

How do you use slime in a sentence?

The floor was covered in slime. She washed the green slime off her boots.

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