different between slimy vs mucousy

English

Etymology

From Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the noun Old English sl?m or an unattested *sl?mi?, replacing Old English slipig (“slippy”). Equivalent to slime +? -y. Cognate with Dutch slijmig, slijmerig (“slimy”), German schleimig (“slimy; smarmy”), Swedish slemmig (“slimy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?sla?.mi/
• Rhymes: -a?mi

Adjective

slimy (comparative slimier, superlative slimiest)

1. Of or pertaining to slime
2. resembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime

   Synonyms: viscous, glutinous
3. (slang, figuratively) Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; sneaky; slick; smarmy.

Synonyms

• (slippery) lubricous
• (underhanded) conniving

Translations

Noun

slimy (plural slimies)

1. A ponyfish.

Anagrams

• ILYSM, misly

English

Etymology

mucous +? -y

Adjective

mucousy (comparative more mucousy, superlative most mucousy)

1. Suggesting mucus; slimy.
   • 2005, Jo Ann White, Shih tzu (page 35)

     Do all the puppies seem healthy, with no mucousy discharge from the nose, no loose stools, and no foul smell from their ears? Are their coats clean and full? Do they have plenty of energy when awake?