noun
slimeball
SLYM-bawl
Slimeball (noun) means (informal) A dishonest, sleazy, or generally repellent person. Example: “He turned out to be a slimeball who cheated half his business partners.”
noun
1
(informal) A dishonest, sleazy, or generally repellent person.
"He turned out to be a slimeball who cheated half his business partners."
2
A round, sticky lump covered in or made of slime.
"The frog left a slimeball of eggs on the pond surface."
How to use slimeball
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn insulting term for someone sneaky and untrustworthy.
When to use it
Informal and mildly vulgar; used for emphasis rather than in polite conversation.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slimeballs
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Etymology
A compound of "slime" and "ball," partly modelled on the German word Schleimkugel.
Rhymes for slimeball
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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.
