1 C1 idiomatic slang
To escape from a responsibility or obligation in a deceitful, cowardly, or morally disgusting way.
"He slimed out of paying his share of the bill by pretending he'd left his wallet at home."
inseparable
slime out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
To avoid a responsibility or commitment in a sneaky, dishonest, or disgraceful way; to behave in a contemptible or morally repulsive manner.
In plain English
Get out of something you promised to do in a dirty, sneaky, or disgusting way.
What does "slime out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To exit like slime — oozing out in a repulsive way.
Actually means
Get out of something you promised to do in a dirty, sneaky, or disgusting way.
Usage tip
A strongly negative and judgmental expression. The word 'slime' conveys moral disgust. Used primarily in informal American English. Can also refer more broadly to leaving or exiting in a way others find disgusting or cowardly. Not commonly found in formal contexts.
Words that pair with "slime out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
deal responsibility commitment situation mess
How to conjugate "slime out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
slime out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slimes out
he/she/it
Past simple
slimed out
yesterday
Past participle
slimed out
have + pp
-ing form
sliming out
continuous
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