Pronunciation: [ˈuːzɪz] (IPA) 
The English word "oozes" is spelled with two letter "o"s followed by a letter "z". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈuːzɪz/, indicating the long vowel sound of "oo" and the voiced "z" sound at the end. "Oozes" can be used as a verb to describe the slow and steady flow of a liquid, such as water or mud. It can also be used to describe a substance that is leaking or seeping out from somewhere.
Oozes is a verb that is primarily used to describe the slow and steady flow or emission of a liquid or a viscous substance. It refers to the gradual and effortless movement of a substance in a smooth and continuous manner. The term is often associated with the discharge or seeping of a thick fluid, such as mud, clay, or molten lava, through a crack, crevice, or porous surface.
In a figurative sense, oozes can also describe the gradual and pervasive display or manifestation of a certain quality or characteristic. For instance, an individual may be said to ooze confidence if they exude self-assurance and poise effortlessly. Similarly, a place or atmosphere can be said to ooze tranquility if it radiates a peaceful and calm ambiance.
The verb "oozes" can connote a sense of slowness, persistence, and a lack of urgency. It indicates a gradual, continuous, and often imperceptible movement or release of a substance. The word also carries a connotation of smoothness and fluidity, suggesting that the liquid or characteristic being described flows effortlessly and smoothly. Overall, "oozes" is a versatile verb that can depict both physical and metaphorical processes of gradual and effortless movement or manifestation.
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The word "oozes" has its etymology derived from the Middle English word "wose" or "wos", which traces back to the Old English word "wōs" or "wōse". These Old English words refer to a muddy or slimy substance. The word eventually evolved into "ooze" in modern English, which is used to describe a slow and steady flow or discharge of a thick, sticky, or viscous liquid or substance.
