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slightly
slim
slime
slime mould
slimeball
slimline
slimming
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sling (1)
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slimming
slimming [ slímming ]


noun 
Definition:
 
effort to lose weight: the process of trying to lose weight, especially by dieting


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. used in losing weight: used for losing weight or intended to help with losing weight
2. giving slim appearance: tending to make somebody look slimmer ( informal )
That dress is very slimming on you.
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