slime
Pronunciation: (slīm), [key]
— n., v., slimed, slim•ing.
—n.
- thin, glutinous mud.
- any ropy or viscous liquid matter, esp. of a foul kind.
- a viscous secretion of animal or vegetable origin.
- a repulsive or despicable person.
—v.t.
- to cover or smear with or as if with slime.
- to remove slime from, as fish for canning.
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