slime out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Get out of something you promised to do in a dirty, sneaky, or disgusting way.
Literal meaning: To exit like slime — oozing out in a repulsive way.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
deal responsibility commitment situation mess
Forms
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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