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slithy

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • slīʹthē
  • /ˈslaɪði/
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adj

Meaning 1

lithe and slimy or slithery.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The squid wrapped its slithy tentacles around its prey.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of lithe + slimy, coined by Lewis Carroll in 1871.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: limahdikas — slimy and lithe
  • French: lubricilleux — slimy and lithe
  • Russian: хли́вкий (xlívkij) — slimy and lithe