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adjective

Definition of slickednext
as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving

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slicked

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verb

past tense of slick
as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction slicking the bottom of their skis with wax

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  1. slick
  2. slippery
  3. greasy
Adjective
  • Samsung Galaxy Ring $399.99 from samsung.com, £399 from samsung.com Samsung’s take on the smart ring is excellent, with a slick, concave styling that looks and feels great.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Heading into 2025, Michigan is expected to see slick roads as rain and snow continue through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • As of Tuesday afternoon, parts of Nevada were under winter weather advisories, with slippery road conditions expected until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In a special weather statement set to end at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Accuweather forecast less than an inch of snow but enough to cause slippery travel conditions.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of slippery
Adjective
  • Her advice to fellow actors and directors is avoid becoming obsessed with fame and its greasy pole.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This week, Miller High Life is releasing High Life Dive Bar-Fume, a perfume meant to evoke to scents of beer, barstools, greasy food, and everything else that can be found at one's preferred watering hole.
    Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of greasy
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