Definition of slick - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
texturesmooth and slippery due to a liquid covering
- The roads were slick after the rain.
2.
skillfuldone or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way
- Her slick presentation won over the audience..
3.
appearanceappearing expensive or sophisticated
- He drove a slick new car.
4.
trustRare US superficially convincing but actually untrustworthyRare US
- His slick arguments fooled many people.
Noun
1.
personalityUS person who is clever but untrustworthyUS
- Watch out for that slick; he's tricky.
2.
mediaRare US glossy magazineRare US
- She flipped through the latest fashion slick.
3.
racingTECH. smooth tire used in racingTECH.
- The car's slicks provided better grip on the track.
4.
pollutionTECH. thin layer of oil on waterTECH.
- The ship left a slick in the ocean.
5.
- The soldiers boarded the slick for extraction.
Verb
1.
appearanceintr. US smarten or tidy oneselfintr. US
- He slicked himself up before the meeting.
2.
deceptiontr. deceive or trick smoothlytr.
- She slicked the investors with her smooth talk..
3.
surfacetr. Rare make something smooth or glossytr. Rare
- He slicked the table with polish.
Images of slick
glossy magazine 
smooth tire used in racing 
thin layer of oil on water
Expressions with slick
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smooth and skillful, performed with ease and grace
Her presentation was slick as a whistle.
make hair flat using oil or water
She decided to slick down her hair for the party.
someone who is smooth and persuasive
He's a slick operator, always knowing what to say.
make something neat or tidy
She slicked up her hair before the meeting.
very clever or skillful
His solution to the problem was slick as snot.
thin film of oil floating on water
The oil slick spread quickly across the bay.
very smooth and skillful show or act
The band gave a slick performance last night.
make hair flat using oil or water
He decided to slick back his hair for the event.
person cunning and deceitful
Watch out for him; he's a slick character.
magazine printed on glossy, high-quality paper
She flipped through the slick magazine at the salon.
someone who speaks smoothly and persuasively
He's a slick talker who can sell anything.
advanced technology with a smooth appearance
The smartphone's slick-tech impressed everyone at the launch.
person who is clever and deceitful
Watch out for him; he's a slick customer.
Origin of slick
English, slick (smooth)
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Examples of slick in a sentence
Her hair was slick with gel. The software has a slick interface. His slick moves on the dance floor impressed everyone. Her slick outfit turned heads at the gala. The magazine featured a slick advertisement for the new phone. Her slick smile hid her true intentions.
The salesman's slick talk was full of lies. That slick always finds a way to win. Be wary of the slick in negotiations. The waiting room was filled with various slicks. He collected slicks from different countries. The racer changed to slicks for better speed. Slicks are essential for dry track conditions. The oil rig accident caused a massive slick. Environmentalists worked to clean the slick. The pilot expertly maneuvered the slick through the valley. They waited for the slick to arrive with supplies. She slicked her hair back for the party. He slicked up quickly before the photo shoot. He slicked his way into the exclusive club. They tried to slick the guards to gain entry. She slicked her hair back with gel. The mechanic slicked the car's surface to perfection.
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- French:glissant, roublard, ...
- German:glatt, Schlaumeier, ...
- Italian:scivoloso, scaltro, ...
- Spanish:resbaladizo, listillo, ...
- Portuguese:escorregadio, espertalhão, ...
- Chinese:湿滑的, 滑头, ...
- Japanese:滑りやすい, ずる賢い人, ...
- Arabic:زَلِق, مُحْتال, ...
- Hebrew:חֲלַקְלַק, חַלְקַלָּק, ...
- Russian:скользкий, ловкач, ...
- Ukrainian:слизький, хитрун, ...
- Hindi:फिसलन भरी, चालाक व्यक्ति, ...
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