godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Describes a surface that feels unpleasantly slippery or slimy to the touch, often with a nuance of wetness or stickiness. Related to the mimetic adverb ぬるぬる.
See also: ぬるぬる
雨の後、階段がぬるついて危ない。
After the rain, the stairs are slippery and dangerous.
この魚は表面がぬるついている。
This fish has a slimy surface.