slicker; slickest
Definition of slick
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: having a smooth surface : slippery
slick wet leaves
b
: having surface plausibility or appeal : glossy
slick advertising
c
: based on stereotype : trite
slick stories soon forgotten
3
: extremely good : first-rate
slick
verb
slicked; slicking; slicks
slick
nounDefinition of slick (Entry 3 of 4)
1a
: something that is smooth or slippery
especially
: a smooth patch of water covered with a film of oil
b
: a film of oil
2
: an automobile tire made without a tread for maximum traction (as in drag racing)
3
: an implement for producing a smooth or slick surface
4
: a shrewd untrustworthy person
5
: a popular magazine printed on coated stock and intended to appeal to sophisticated readers
6
slang
: a military helicopter without armaments that is used to transport troops or light cargo
slick
adverbDefinition of slick (Entry 4 of 4)
dated, informal
: in a smooth or clever manner
"I must say they did it slick enough. They were old hands at the business."— Jack London
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The first known use of slick was in the 13th century
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