slithery

adjective

slith·​ery ˈsli-t͟hə-rē How to pronounce slithery (audio)
Synonyms of slitherynext
: having a slippery surface, texture, or quality

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She wore a sexy, slithery dress. low tide exposes a stretch of beach strewn with seaweed and slithery rocks
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To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here. — Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 Gilgeous-Alexander, the slithery Oklahoma City Thunder guard, has elevated his play again and is a runaway favorite to win the NBA MVP this year. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025

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circa 1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slithery was circa 1825

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slithery

adjective
slith·​ery ˈslit͟h-ə-rē How to pronounce slithery (audio)
: having a slippery surface, texture, or quality
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