as in slippery
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction bathtubs are a little too slippy for the elderly residents, so grab rails are standard fixtures

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Recent Examples of slippy Robinson says the slippy glove has, in the past, been used at La Masia, Barcelona’s iconic academy, thanks to former Barca goalkeeping coach Xavi Ferrando. Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025 Your discharge may be thick sometimes and thinner or slippier at other times. Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024 The plastic is shatter-proof, which is great in a bathroom with those hard and slippy surfaces. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 Colloidal oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for calming down inflamed skin, and the slippy texture of this cleansing cream-balm feels soft and comfortable on the skin. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023 Vibram MegaGrip at the outsole provides confident traction in slippy wet terrain, and the dual-density EVA footbed softens every footfall. Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
  • The water-free, no-rinse stick creates a slippery barrier on the skin so that your razor can smoothly glide across, leaving skin smooth and hydrated with sea moss, hyaluronic acid and ginger root oil.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Her flippant attitude toward school, her refusal to talk through her grief, and her slippery grasp on the concepts of right and wrong can all be traced to that fateful night in this garage.
    Stacia Brown, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, with its slick production values and big stars, Doctor Odyssey is expensive to produce.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 June 2025
  • The unapologetic embracing of social platforms and creators has also resulted in a record $8 Million raised from donors to help continue the slick social messaging push to November’s General Mayoral election.
    Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Slippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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