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60 words & definitions

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