Slime
/slaɪm/noun
A viscous or gelatinous substance, often of a unpleasant texture.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'slime' was associated with the decay of flesh, linking it to death and the supernatural in various folklore.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*slīmīz
“A viscous or sticky substance, often related to bodily fluids.”
Old English
OE
slīm
“A sticky or viscous matter, often associated with the gunk found in decaying matter.”
Middle English
ME
slyme
“A gelatinous substance or mucus, often viewed negatively.”
15th Century
English
slime
“Referring to thick, moist matter, commonly used to describe the unpleasant residue of decay.”
Modern English
English
slime
“A general term for any thick, slippery, or viscous substance, now widely used in various contexts.”