sleekit

adjective

sleek·​it ˈslē-kət How to pronounce sleekit (audio)
1
chiefly Scotland : sleek, smooth
2
chiefly Scotland : crafty, deceitful

Word History

Etymology

Scots, from past participle of sleek entry 2

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sleekit was in 1513

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Cite this Entry

“Sleekit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleekit. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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