Synonyms for slabby

Most common

sticky · sloppy · slimy · viscous · glutinous

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of a liquid: thick; viscous.

Example sentences

• sticky This sticky tape is no good – it keeps coming off.
• sloppy I know Tom is a fast worker, but he does sloppy work.
• slimy The creature extended its slimy hands to Damiano.
• viscous Condensed milk is more viscous than normal milk.
• glutinous Glutinous rice is more common in Asian dishes.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

thick¹, muddy², slimy², ropey

6 letters

sticky², sloppy², viscid

7 letters

viscous²

9 letters

glutinous

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (muddy² = 2 syllables).