noun

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Bad / Dirty

slime - A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch

When Arnold brought his box of snails to class, few people wanted to touch them because of the slime in the box and on their shells

noun

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Good / Friendly

Url

sidekick - A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent.

Batman's loyal sidekick Robin was by his side in countless adventures, offering support and courage.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Hostile

slander - A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

Bill's company took a while to recover after his competitor broadcast a TV ad that contained slander about Bill's company's products.

verb

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Other / Body

Url

sip - To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.

He loved this brand of wine, and he sipped it slowly to savor its delicious taste.

noun

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Bad / Strange

sissy - A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly

Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.

verb

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Other / Sound

shush - To tell or signal (someone) to be silent

Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.

verb

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Other / Body

shrug - To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

verb

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Good / Successful

Url

skyrocket - To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success.

He was happy that he bought a lot of bitcoin before its prices skyrocketed.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Hurt

Url

slap - A quick hit with the flat part of the hand

The drunk guys at the party were arguing too much, until one guy's slap made everyone realize it had gone too far.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

slake - To quench or satisfy one's thirst

Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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slash - To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.

He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

slimy - Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime

Jenny was grossed out by the slimy slug that made her hands sticky.