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oozy

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ooz·y 1  (z)
adj. ooz·i·er, ooz·i·est
Exuding moisture.
oozi·ly adv.
oozi·ness n.
ooz·y 2  (z)
adj. ooz·i·er, ooz·i·est
Of, resembling, or containing soft mud or slime: sank into the oozy ground.
oozi·ly adv.
oozi·ness n.
oozy1
adj oozier, ooziest
moist or dripping
oozy2
adj oozier, ooziest
of, resembling, or containing mud; slimy
oozily  adv
ooziness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.oozy - leaking out slowly
oozing, seeping
leaky - permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases ; "a leaky roof"; "a leaky defense system"


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Presently the ground gave rich and oozy under my feet; but I was desperate and went headlong into it, struggled through kneedeep, and so came to a winding path among tall canes.
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