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