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slimeball

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Noun — (informal) A dishonest, sleazy, or generally repellent person.

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Etymology

A compound of "slime" and "ball," partly modelled on the German word Schleimkugel.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slimeball” mean?

The word “slimeball” means (informal) A dishonest, sleazy, or generally repellent person. In plain terms, an insulting term for someone sneaky and untrustworthy.

How do you pronounce “slimeball”?

“Slimeball” is pronounced SLYM-bawl (/ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ in IPA).

How do you use “slimeball” in a sentence?

Here is “slimeball” used in a sentence: “He turned out to be a slimeball who cheated half his business partners.”

What part of speech is “slimeball”?

“Slimeball” is a noun.

Where does the word “slimeball” come from?

The word “slimeball” comes from German. A compound of "slime" and "ball," partly modelled on the German word Schleimkugel.

How many meanings does “slimeball” have?

“Slimeball” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A dishonest, sleazy, or generally repellent person.

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