slimy

[/ˈslaɪmi/]
adjective
viscoso, pegajoso, babento
1. covered with or having the quality of slime; wet and slippery
The pond was full of slimy algae and mud.
A lagoa estava cheia de algas viscosas e lama.
2. morally reprehensible; deceitful or untrustworthy in character
That slimy politician made promises he never kept.
Aquele político viscoso fez promessas que nunca cumpriu.
3. contemptibly servile or obsequious
He gave a slimy smile while asking for a favor.
Ele deu um sorriso pegajoso enquanto pedia um favor.
In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese, 'slimy' is predominantly used as a pejorative term describing untrustworthy or morally corrupt individuals, particularly in political or business contexts. The literal meaning (wet and slippery) is less common in everyday speech but appears frequently in descriptions of nature and wildlife.
NYC Slang
slimy can mean sketchy or untrustworthy; similar to 'shady' or 'grimy' in NYC street vernacular
Synonyms / Sinônimos
slipperyviscousmucoussludgydeceitfultreacheroussneakyuntrustworthy
Antonyms / Antônimos
dryroughhonesttrustworthyprincipled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viscoso, pegajoso, babento
standard usage for both literal and figurative meanings
Rio de Janeiro
mofino, pegajoso
colloquial usage, emphasizing untrustworthy character
São Paulo
viscoso, falso
more formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
viscoso, baba, enganador
Portuguese variant with slightly different emphasis on deceit

Related Words

slimeviscosityslipperymucusoozeslick

Related Idioms & Phrases

slimy politician - um político desonesto/corrupto
slimy character - um indivíduo de caráter questionável
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