Slimy/ˈslaɪmi/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Texture Related Use 'slimy' to describe a wet surface that is unpleasant to touch. The old sink was covered in something slimy. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Feeling 'Slimy' often implies disgust or aversion towards the object or substance. I felt something slimy on the rock and recoiled. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal Sometimes 'slimy' is used metaphorically to describe a situation or feeling. The atmosphere in the room felt slimy after the heated argument.