sleeken

verb

sleek·​en ˈslē-kən How to pronounce sleeken (audio)
sleekened; sleekening ˈslē-kə-niŋ How to pronounce sleeken (audio)
ˈslēk-niŋ

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sleeken was in 1621

Dictionary Entries Near sleeken

Cite this Entry

“Sleeken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleeken. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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