as in to grease
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
roads are often slick during the first hour of a rainstorm
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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
a slick ad campaign that made smoking look cool and sexy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a slick new suit you have on
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as in pictorial
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as in slicker
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as in chopper
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Recent Examples of slick
Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 17 May 2025
Aside from a side bang with a sweeping piece of hair falling across her forehead, the rest of her now super-short tresses are slicked back in one of her most dramatic hair transformations yet (and one of the many stunning hair looks of the Met Gala 2025).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 June 2025
On the way to Austin, the bus encountered heavy rain and the driver had a hard time navigating due to poor visibility and slick roads, according to Waco History.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The 1930’s cinematic masterpiece — focused on two slick (but loving) twins, Smoke and Stack — is a beautiful whirlwind of passion, family differences, Black history and culture, and deep-southern folklore all wrapped up in the powerful, rich history of Delta Blues.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Today’s TikTok clean girls, armed with Rhode skin care, Laneige lip masks, and buns slicked back with Olaplex, owe a debt to Tumblr as well.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 17 May 2025
Aside from a side bang with a sweeping piece of hair falling across her forehead, the rest of her now super-short tresses are slicked back in one of her most dramatic hair transformations yet (and one of the many stunning hair looks of the Met Gala 2025).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Adjective
Pearce’s slick production is aided immeasurably by Benjamin Kracun’s first-rate cinematography and the superb atmospheric production design from Keith P. Cunningham.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 June 2025
On the way to Austin, the bus encountered heavy rain and the driver had a hard time navigating due to poor visibility and slick roads, according to Waco History.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Noun
Keyboard Deals The Corsair K70 RGB Pro is made for serious gamers who want a keyboard that can take a beating while looking slick.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The 1930’s cinematic masterpiece — focused on two slick (but loving) twins, Smoke and Stack — is a beautiful whirlwind of passion, family differences, Black history and culture, and deep-southern folklore all wrapped up in the powerful, rich history of Delta Blues.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slick
Verb
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Tips For Making Aggression Cookies Fox's original recipe strictly specifies that there is no need to grease the baking sheet, and this recipe is the same.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The job is demanding: wheels must be inspected and greased, accidents like a broken carriage tongue can delay the whole train and the horses need constant care.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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With wit and cunning, the protagonists navigate the ever-present systems of oppression that encircle them and their relationships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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President Trump does not exhibit Bismarck’s cunning, inscrutability, or proclivity for complicated diplomacy.—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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With continued success from not only Tucker, but the entire Cubs lineup as a whole, Chicago has an excellent chance of making a deep postseason run toward the World Series.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Bold face names abound in its 204 glossy pages including John F. Kennedy Jr., whose mother, the late Jackie Onassis, was the subject of a 1975 pictorial when a paparazzo with a long lens and a publisher with a fat wallet, shared images of her undressed.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The coffee table tome, its black cover embossed with gold lettering and shrouded in shrink wrap, includes reproductions of dozens of covers and pictorials and Flynt’s crusading columns against censorship that tackled issues including gay, transgender and women’s rights decades ago.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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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
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
Noun
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In the top of the sixth inning with the Mets trying to finish off a sweep of the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon, C.J. Abrams hit a chopper to the left of the first base bag.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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When his chopper crashed in 1966, ultimately putting him out of business, Osmond joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Keep those tools clean, oiled, sharpened and most importantly under cover to ensure many years of use. 14.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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The light non-foaming cream is enriched with shea butter, plus monoi, avocado, and tamanu oils to nourish the strands while removing scalp buildup.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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And save this hike for a dry day, as parts of the Loop trail will take you high above jungle gorges and the track can be slippery.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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“Slick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slick. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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