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60 words & definitions

slither
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
slobber
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
slog
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
slosh
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.
slurp
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
smooch
To kiss.
snatch
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
slob
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy
sloth
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
slumber
A sleep
slur
An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation
slush
Partially melted snow or ice
slut
A woman who has many casual sexual partners
smidgen
A small amount of something
smattering
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
smirk
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
smithereens
Small pieces
smudge
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
smut
Obscene language or matter
slouch
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
sludge
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
slug
To hit someone hard
snarl
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
sloppy
Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
slovenly
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
sluggish
Lacking energy or alertness
smug
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
snazzy
Stylish and attractive
slump
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back
snag
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
snafu
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
slipshod
(typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization
smitten
Overwhelmed or struck by something, usually love
slogan
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
smash
Violently break (something) into pieces
smack
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
smuggle
To move goods illegally into or out of a country
smolder
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
smog
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
smear
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
sly
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
slum
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
sliver
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
smother
To cover something completely
snap
To break suddenly.
slouch
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
slug
A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes
snarl
An act or sound of snarling
sneer
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
slump
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
snag
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
smash
An act or sound of something smashing
smack
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand
smear
A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
smokescreen
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
snack
A quick, light foodstuff, often convenient or pre-packaged and consumed between main meals.
snack
To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals.
sneaky
Doing things in a secretive or sly way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.
slope
A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.
snare
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise