slip

¹slip

verb \ˈslip\

slippedslip·ping

Definition of SLIP

intransitive verb

1

a : to move with a smooth sliding motion b : to move quietly and cautiously : steal c : elapse, pass

2

a (1) : to escape from memory or consciousness (2) : to become uttered through inadvertence b : to pass quickly or easily away : become lost <let an opportunity slip>

3

: to fall into error or fault : lapse

4

a : to slide out of place or away from a support or one's grasp b : to slide on or down a slippery surface <slip on the stairs> c : to flow smoothly

5

: to get speedily into or out of clothing <slipped into his coat>

6

: to fall off from a standard or accustomed level by degrees : decline

7

: sideslip

transitive verb

1

: to cause to move easily and smoothly : slide

2

a : to get away from : elude, evade <slipped his pursuers> b : to free oneself from <the dog slipped its collar> c : to escape from (one's memory or notice) <their names slip my mind>

3

: shed, cast <the snake slipped its skin>

4

: to put on (a garment) quickly —usually used with on <slip on a coat>

5

a : to let loose from a restraining leash or grasp b : to cause to slip open : release, undo <slip a lock> c : to let go of d : to disengage from (an anchor) instead of hauling

6

a : to insert, place, or pass quietly or secretly b : to give or pay on the sly

7

: slink, abort

8

: dislocate <slipped his shoulder>

9

: to transfer (a stitch) from one needle to another without working a stitch

10

: to avoid (a punch) by moving the body or head quickly to one side

Origin of SLIP

Middle English slippen, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; akin to Middle High German slipfen to slide, Old High German slīfan to smooth, and perhaps to Greek olibros slippery

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with SLIP

blip, chip, clip, dip, drip, flip, grip, grippe, gyp, hip, kip, lip, nip, pip, quip, rip, scrip, ship, sip, skip, snip, strip, tip, trip, whip, yip, zip