slicker US
ˈslɪkər
slicker: waterproof coat
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Definition of slicker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
rainwearUSwaterproof coatUS
  • He wore a yellow slicker during the storm..
raincoat waterproof
2.
characterUSperson perceived as clever but untrustworthyUS
  • The slicker convinced everyone to invest in his scheme.
charlatan con artist trickster

Adjective

1.
texturehaving a smooth and glossy surface
  • The car's slicker finish made it shine.
glossy sleek
2.
deceptivedeceptively charming or cunning
  • She gave a slicker answer to avoid the question.
crafty sly
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  • slicker: waterproof coat
    waterproof coat
  • slicker: brush for grooming pets and removing loose fur
    brush for grooming pets and removing loose fur
  • slicker: two-handled tool for finishing concrete or mortar
    two-handled tool for finishing concrete or mortar

Expressions with slicker

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person from a city, often seen as sophisticated or lacking rural skills
The city slicker struggled to milk the cow.

Origin of slicker

English, slick (smooth)

Examples of slicker in a sentence

  • Kids in bright slickers splashed in puddles.
  • The slicker managed to sell fake tickets.
  • Everyone was wary of the slicker in town.
  • A slicker is essential for grooming long-haired dogs.
  • He bought a new slicker for his pet rabbit.
  • He grabbed a slicker to finish the mortar.

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  1. French:ciré, lisse, ...
  2. German:Regenmantel, glatt, ...
  3. Italian:impermeabile, lucido, ...
  4. Spanish:chubasquero, pulido, ...
  5. Portuguese:impermeável, brilhante, ...
  6. Chinese:雨衣, 光滑的, ...
  7. Japanese:レインコート, 滑らかな, ...
  8. Arabic:معطف مطر, أَمْلَس, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעִיל גֶּשֶׁם, חָלָק יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:дождевик, гладкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дощовик, гладкий, ...
  12. Hindi:बरसाती, चिकना, ...
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Definition of slick - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
texturesmooth and slippery due to a liquid covering
  • The roads were slick after the rain.
greasy slippery
2.
skillfuldone or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way
  • Her slick presentation won over the audience..
polished smooth
3.
appearanceappearing expensive or sophisticated
  • He drove a slick new car.
polished sleek
4.
trustRareUSsuperficially convincing but actually untrustworthyRareUS
  • His slick arguments fooled many people.
deceptive unreliable

Noun

1.
personalityUSperson who is clever but untrustworthyUS
  • Watch out for that slick; he's tricky.
con artist deceiver fraudster
2.
mediaRareUSglossy magazineRareUS
  • She flipped through the latest fashion slick.
glossy journal periodical

Verb

1.
appearanceintr.USsmarten or tidy oneselfintr.US
  • He slicked himself up before the meeting.
groom tidy
2.
deceptiontr.deceive or trick smoothlytr.
  • She slicked the investors with her smooth talk..
bamboozle dupe trick
3.
surfacetr.Raremake something smooth or glossytr.Rare
  • He slicked the table with polish.
buff gloss polish
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Images of slick

  • slick: glossy magazine
    glossy magazine
  • slick: smooth tire used in racing
    smooth tire used in racing
  • slick: thin layer of oil on water
    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.

Origin of slick

English, slick (smooth)

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.

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  1. French:glissant, roublard, ...
  2. German:glatt, Schlaumeier, ...
  3. Italian:scivoloso, scaltro, ...
  4. Spanish:resbaladizo, listillo, ...
  5. Portuguese:escorregadio, espertalhão, ...
  6. Chinese:湿滑的, 滑头, ...
  7. Japanese:滑りやすい, ずる賢い人, ...
  8. Arabic:زَلِق, مُحْتال, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲלַקְלַק, חַלְקַלָּק, ...
  10. Russian:скользкий, ловкач, ...
  11. Ukrainian:слизький, хитрун, ...
  12. Hindi:फिसलन भरी, चालाक व्यक्ति, ...

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