Meaning of the word slime in English

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slime

US /slaɪm/
UK /slaɪm/

Noun

1.

a thick, slippery, often unpleasant liquid substance

Example:
The pond was covered in green slime.
There was a trail of slime left by the snail.
2.

a contemptible or despicable person

Example:
He's a real slime for cheating on his partner.
Don't trust that guy, he's a total slime.

Verb

to cover with slime

Example:
The fish slimed the net as it struggled.
The creature slimed its way through the tunnel.