# schleimig

schleimig is a German adjective meaning “slimy”. Forms: schleimiger, am schleimigsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: schleimiger
- Superlative: am schleimigsten

## In other languages

- Русский: слизистый

## Meanings

1. slimy
2. mucous, mucoid
3. obsequiously friendly; also smarmy, slick, but implying obsequiousness more than falseness
4. oozy
   - Diese Hafergrütze ist ja ganz eklig schleimig geworden. Die mag ich nicht essen.

## Examples

- Das Essen hatte eine widerlich schleimige Konsistenz. — The food had a slimy consistency that was revolting.
- Ein Seeigel hat eine schleimige Textur. — Sea urchin has a slimy texture.
- Weißt du, ob Okra oder Natto schleimiger ist? — Do you know which of okra and natto is more gooey?

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