Ooze, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Oozed p. pr. & vb. n. Oozing.]
1. To flow gently; to percolate, as a liquid through the pores of a substance or through small openings.
The latent rill, scare oozing through the grass. --Thomson.
2. Fig.: To leak (out) or escape slowly; as, the secret oozed out; his courage oozed out.