oozing

2 definitions • 4 examples

present participle of

to flow slowly out of something through a small opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid:

Blood was still oozing out of the wound.

She removed the bandage to reveal a red swollen wound oozing pus.

The waiter brought her a massive pizza oozing (with) cheese.

figurative He oozes (= has a lot of) charm/confidence.