Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lesma

Noun
/ˈslʌg/
Definition
A slug is a soft-bodied, limbless mollusk that often resembles a snail without a shell.
Examples
  • The garden was infested with slugs, making it difficult to grow vegetables.
  • After a long day, I felt like a slug on the couch, unable to move.
  • He moved like a slug through the thick mud.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a slug can refer to anything that moves slowly or is lethargic.
Synonyms
  • snail (without shell)
  • sluggish creature
  • creeper