In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
oozing, oozy, seeping
(adjective) leaking out slowly
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.