ooze

Meanings

• noun

  A substance that is thick, sticky, and flows slowly, often having a repulsive appearance and a foul smell.

  - "The swamp was filled with a thick ooze that made walking difficult."
  - "The snake oozed venom from its fangs."
  - "The oil spill created a large expanse of ooze on the water's surface."

• verb transitive

  To flow or seep out slowly and steadily.

  - "The paint can oozed out of the container."
  - "The wound oozed pus."
  - "The candle wax began to ooze down the sides."

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Pronunciation

1. /uːz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ooze
goose , juice , loose , snooze

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Variants

List of all variants of ooze that leads to same result
ooze , oozes , oozed , oozing

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Etymology

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Old English ōs, ōzu, from ōsan, ōsian 'to flow, run'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ooze' comes from the Old English word 'ōs', which means 'to flow' or 'to run'.

2. The term 'ooze' is often used in geology to describe the slow movement of mud or sediment in the bottom of a body of water.

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Related Concepts

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1. slime: A type of ooze that is often slimy or slippery in texture.

2. mud: A type of ooze that is made up of water and soil.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ooze' is often used to describe a repulsive or unpleasant substance or situation. For example, in H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Thing on the Doorstep', the protagonist describes the eponymous entity as 'oozing' towards him. In music, the term 'ooze' is sometimes used to describe a slow, heavy musical style.

How to Memorize "ooze"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, sticky substance that flows slowly and repulsively. Think about the texture and appearance of the substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ooze' with words like 'slime', 'mud', and 'goo'. Think about the texture and movement of these substances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oozing Out Of Underneath Zebras Easily' to remember the definition of 'ooze' as a verb (to flow or seep out slowly).

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