OOZY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

oozy

adjective

ˈü-zē

Definition of oozy

as in muddy

full of or covered with soft wet earth lost a shoe in the oozy field

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Recent Examples of oozy Much like an armored and insulated house, the oozy goo allows bacteria to safely live, thrive and replicate. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Patrons come for a creative Vietnamese American take on coffee, bakery items, and brunch with a shrimp coconut rice omelet, black sesame cinnamon rolls, and oozy egg and pork sandwiches. — Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025 The standout dish of the meal was a simple preparation of leeks that was topped with oozy stracciatella cheese, an herbaceous sweet-and-sour vinaigrette shot through with tarragon, and the toasty crunch of hazelnuts. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 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

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Living room furniture does not stand a chance against a shedding dog, a muddy paw or a cat with strong opinions about upholstery.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
On muddy gravel between the smokestacks and the water, a forklift held what looked like an enormous sack of sand.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of muddy

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This year, correspondent Luke Burbank attended the 65th annual competition, in which contestants were of a particularly slimy variety.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The tight hiding places of Kaitlyn Dever’s rambling house seem almost roomy compared with being stuck in the slimy gut of a sperm whale.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of slimy

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