slicker

noun

slick·​er ˈsli-kər How to pronounce slicker (audio)
1
2
[slick to defraud cleverly]
a(1)
: a clever crook : swindler
(2)
b
: a city dweller especially of stylish and well-groomed appearance or sophisticated mannerisms

Examples of slicker in a Sentence

he put on his slicker and boots and headed out into the rain dressed in their designer duds, the out-of-state slickers stood out amongst the locals at the harvest supper
Recent Examples on the Web The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers. Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024 For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024 Outfitted in hard hats and slickers, visitors ride 1,500 feet deep into the tunnels for an up-close look at mining techniques, conditions and dangers. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024 Check out the collection of some 200 historic small craft, the Blacksmith Shop, an 1851 American clipper ship, and the Tugboat Pilot House, where kids can don rain slickers and take the wheel of a tugboat. Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for slicker 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slicker was in 1881

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“Slicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slicker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

slicker

noun
slick·​er ˈslik-ər How to pronounce slicker (audio)
1
: a long loose raincoat often of rubberized cloth or plastic
2
: a sly clever crook

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