Meaning of the word ooze in English
What does ooze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ooze
US /uːz/
UK /uːz/
Verb
1.
to flow or leak out slowly, as through small openings
Example:
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Blood began to ooze from the wound.
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The pipe was oozing a strange green liquid.
2.
to show a particular quality or feeling very strongly
Example:
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She oozes confidence whenever she speaks.
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The whole house oozed charm and character.
Noun
soft, wet mud or slime, typically found at the bottom of a lake or river
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My feet sank into the thick ooze at the riverbank.
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The creature emerged from the dark ooze of the swamp.