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   slick

   /slɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way: "Rangers have been entertaining crowds with a slick passing game" Similar efficientsmoothsmooth-runningpolishedwell organizedwell runstreamlinedskilfuldeftadroitdexterousmasterlyprofessionalcleversmartsharpshrewdOpposite amateurishclumsyinexpert
   • ▪ smooth and superficially impressive but insincere or shallow: "the brands are backed by slick advertising" Similar glibsmoothfluentplausibleneatpatsuperficialdisingenuousinsincerespeciousmeretriciousshallowOpposite profoundthoughtful
   • 2. (of skin or hair) smooth and glossy: "a dandy-looking dude with a slick black ponytail" Similar shinyglossyshiningsleeksmoothsilkysilkenoiledplastered downBrylcreemed
   • ▪ (of a surface) smooth, wet, and slippery: "she tumbled back against the slick, damp wall" Similar slipperyslitherywetgreasyoilyicyglassysmoothinformal:slippyskiddyrare:lubriciousOpposite dryrough

   noun

   • 1. an oil slick: "the slick is a serious threat to marine life"
   • 2. an application or amount of a glossy or oily substance: "a slick of lip gloss"
   • 3. a racing-car or bicycle tyre without a tread, for use in dry weather conditions: "Hunt's victory resulted from the finest sort of judgement about when to change his wet tyres to slicks"
   • 4. a glossy magazine: informal North American "writing for any of the so-called slicks was considered selling out"
   • 5. a person who is smooth and persuasive but untrustworthy. informal, derogatory North American

   verb

   • 1. make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or gel to it: "his damp hair was slicked back"
   • ▪ cover with a film of liquid; make wet or slippery: "she woke to find her body slicked with sweat"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘glossy’ and ‘make smooth or glossy’): probably from Old English and related to Old Norse slíkr ‘smooth’; compare with sleek.

   Derivatives

   • 1. slickly adverb
   • 2. slickness noun

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   What does slick mean?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SLICK definition: 1. operating or performing skilfully and effectively, without problems and without seeming to need…. Learn more.

   SLICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is a good word for slick?

   • 1. efficient, professional, smart, smooth, streamlined, masterly, sharp, deft, well-organized, adroit His style is slick and visually exciting. 1. smooth, oil, grease, sleek, plaster down, make glossy, smarm down (Brit. informal) She had slicked her hair.

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   What is Slick and how does it function?

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   What is a slick person?

   • A slick action is done quickly and smoothly, and without any obvious effort. The goal that sealed the points was an exhibition of slick passing football. ...a slick gear change. A slick person speaks easily in a way that is likely to convince people, but is not sincere. Don't be fooled by slick politicians. ...a slick, suit-wearing detective.

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   What is the difference between slick and sleek?

   • sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning. slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface. glossy suggests a highly reflective surface. sly, cunning, crafty, wily, tricky, foxy, artful, slick mean attaining or seeking to attain one's ends by guileful or devious means.

   Slick Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does slick and glossy mean?

   • sleek, slick, glossy mean having a smooth bright surface or appearance. sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning. slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface. glossy suggests a highly reflective surface.

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   Slick definition: smooth and glossy; sleek. . See examples of SLICK used in a sentence.

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   • Slickrock

     Slickrock definition: rock or a rock formation that is...

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     Slickenside definition: a rock surface that has become more...

   • Slicken

     Slicken definition: to make or become slick. . See examples...

   • Pulp (Def. 6)

     Pulp definition: the soft, juicy, edible part of a fruit.....

   • Slicker Definition & Meaning

     Slicker definition: a long, loose oilskin raincoat.. See...

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     First-rate definition: excellent; superb.. See examples of...

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     Fantastic definition: extraordinarily good; excellent. See...

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   The meaning of SLICK is having a smooth surface : slippery. How to use slick in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Slick.

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   SLICK definition: 1. operating or performing skilfully and effectively, without problems and without seeming to need…. Learn more.

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   11 meanings: 1. flattering and glib 2. adroitly devised or executed 3. informal, mainly US and Canadian shrewd; sly 4. informal.... Click for more definitions.

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   adj.slick·er, slick·est. 1. Smooth, glossy, and slippery: sidewalks slick with ice. 2. Deftly executed; adroit: "A jockey occasionally won a four-mile heat with a slick maneuver"(John Eisenberg). 3. Confident and effortlessly effective, especially in being persuasive: a slick political insider. 4.

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   Slick means smooth or slippery, but it can also describe a smooth, effortless style. How did that Girl Scout talk you into buying so many boxes of cookies? It must have been her slick sales pitch.

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    Slick definition: Smooth, glossy, and slippery. A term of address, generally applied to males, possibly including strangers, implying that the person addressed is slick in the sense of "sophisticated", but often used sarcastically.