superslick

adjective

su·​per·​slick ˌsü-pər-ˈslik How to pronounce superslick (audio)
: extremely slick: such as
a
: extremely slippery
a superslick surface
b
: extremely good, attractive, or appealing often in an artificial or superficial way
a superslick ad campaign
… promoting his overproduced superslick hits that have become staples on soft-rock radio.Bill Brotherton
c
: extremely clever or skillful
a superslick performer/performance
d
: extremely clever in usually a dishonest or deceptive way
a superslick lawyer/salesman

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superslick was in 1894

Dictionary Entries Near superslick

Cite this Entry

“Superslick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superslick. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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