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slimy

slimy

40 6.5
A person who is dishonest and unpleasant, so others do not trust them
  • adjective
  • /ˈslaɪmi/
  • Offensive
: rastrero
  • Frankly, his slimy way of trying to have an out from this situation by throwing my mother under the bus is pathetic.
  • a slimy bastard
  • a slimy weasel
  • a slimy character

It's like, what's the point of doing a thing if you feel slimy once you once you've done the thing?

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Examples

  • The government has made Obama the man he is today... a slimy, lying politician.

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  • She is as slimy and weasely as him, so again, it's a very good match for him.

  • You know, a slimy person from a not slimy person, right?

  • You look kind of slimy.

  • You foul and slimy creature.

  • Profiting from this sort of thing is slimy; I'll go in on that.

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  • It's like, what's the point of doing a thing if you feel slimy once you once you've done the thing?

  • He's a slimy bastard.

  • It is one of the slimiest, snakiest, rotten things a person can do.

  • Everyone knows he's a slimy politician who will say anything to get elected.

Synonyms

filthy
vsslimy
140 4.1

A person or action that is very bad and dishonest

is similar but stresses personal dishonesty and repellent behaviour
vile
vsslimy
131 5.0

Very bad and morally wrong

is close but adds a stronger sense of personal dishonesty
ugly
vsslimy
113 4.9

Very bad or offensive in a moral way

is narrower, pointing to personal repulsion and dishonest behaviour
despicable
vsslimy
  • Offensive
87 5.7

Very bad in a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust

is similar but stresses sneaky personal deceit and repulsiveness
sketchy
vsslimy
  • Informal
45 7.6

Appearing unsafe or not to be trusted

is stronger, implying active moral repulsion and deliberate dishonesty
wretched
vsslimy
  • Offensive
44 7.1

Very bad in a moral way and deserving strong blame

is alike but focuses more on being personally repellent and dishonest
unsavory
vsslimy
  • US
31 7.2

Something people think is morally wrong or dishonest

is similar but highlights personal dishonesty and repellent manner
putrid
vsslimy
  • Offensive
10 8.3

Having very bad character and doing dishonest things

shares corruption sense but highlights sneaky dishonesty and repulsion
scummy
vsslimy
  • Offensive
7 8.0

Very dishonest or cruel in a way that makes people feel disgusted

is comparable but stresses sneaky dishonesty and personal repulsion
unworthy
vsslimy
  • Offensive
7 5.4

Deserves strong blame or dislike

is like this but adds sneaky deceit that causes disgust
scuzzy
vsslimy
  • Offensive
4 8.6

Dirty and unpleasant, like a place with sticky floors

is more about inner dishonesty and causing personal disgust

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Truthful and fair, not cheating or lying

125 3.0

Seen by people as good and socially acceptable

Compounds

A wet, slippery material that feels thick and makes things slide

How Repellent

vile
131 5.0
revolting
31 4.9
slimy
  • Offensive
40 6.5
sleazy
  • Offensive
68 6.5
offensive
  • Offensive
276 4.0
unpleasant
183 1.0

Surface Forms

slimy positive

Morphology

slimy = slime (semi-transparent) = slime + y

The adjective is formed from 'slime' via '-y', but the moral or social sense is a metaphorical extension (disgusting or morally repellent) rather than a literal physical property.

Etymology

Slimy is also used about people or behaviour; a helpful way to remember this is to imagine someone 'covered in slime', which makes them seem slippery, dishonest, or disgusting. That's why calling someone slimy means you do not trust them.