Definitions

1. verb

to flow slowly and thickly, especially a viscous liquid

“The mud oozed out of the ground after the heavy rain.”

2. noun

a viscous and usually colorless or yellowish liquid, such as a secretion or a discharge

“The patient’s wound started to ooze pus after the operation.”

3. verb

to move or progress slowly and laboriously, especially in a way that is unpleasant or tedious

“The traffic oozed through the congested streets during rush hour.”