OOZY

oozing, oozy, seeping

(adjective) leaking out slowly

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

oozy (comparative oozier, superlative ooziest)

Of or pertaining to the quality of something that oozes.

Source: Wiktionary


Ooz"y, a.

Definition: Miry; containing soft mud; resembling ooze; as, the oozy bed of a river. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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