oozy

adjective

ˈü-zē How to pronounce oozy (audio)
oozier; ooziest
Synonyms of oozynext
1
: containing or composed of ooze : resembling ooze
2
: exuding moisture : slimy

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First, the cheese must be fully melted and oozy. — Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023 Those chunks will melt on top into oozy, photo-worthy pools of chocolate. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 Much like an armored and insulated house, the oozy goo allows bacteria to safely live, thrive and replicate. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 In this salad, peppery arugula, an oozy, creamy burrata and crunchy pistachios balance and enhance the fruit. — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for oozy

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of oozy was in the 14th century

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oozy

adjective
ˈü-zē How to pronounce oozy (audio)
oozier; ooziest
: consisting of or resembling ooze
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