as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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Recent Examples of slicked
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Sunday Rose wore her hair — a noticeably darker and redder hue — down but slicked back, and the look was rounded out with a tan saddle bag by Dior and rectangle sunglasses.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Jude Law was spotted on the set of Wild Things with long, slicked back blonde hair.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Styled by her go-to stylist Alyx Liu, Grande wears her hair up and slicked back in a high ponytail.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Among them are rad na, a Thai-Chinese dish of wide rice noodles that arrive with a visible sear from the wok, tangled with pieces of chicken and shrimp and slicked with gravy.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Her curly hair is unrestrained, as opposed to the slicked-back and up style she’s often portrayed with.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead of tying and teasing the hair on top of the head, the body of it was slicked over and gathered around the neck.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Sunday Rose wore her hair — a noticeably darker and redder hue — down but slicked back, and the look was rounded out with a tan saddle bag by Dior and rectangle sunglasses.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Jude Law was spotted on the set of Wild Things with long, slicked back blonde hair.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Styled by her go-to stylist Alyx Liu, Grande wears her hair up and slicked back in a high ponytail.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Among them are rad na, a Thai-Chinese dish of wide rice noodles that arrive with a visible sear from the wok, tangled with pieces of chicken and shrimp and slicked with gravy.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Her curly hair is unrestrained, as opposed to the slicked-back and up style she’s often portrayed with.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
Adjective
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In this era of aridly slick technofuturist aesthetics, objects and images revealing their sutures and seams appear to be utterly alive.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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But while London is a machine greased by centuries of tradition, Montecito has been a different story, with the couple's reputation facing strong headwinds in recent years.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
18 Jan. 2026
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The most important thing to do is to make sure the pan is well greased and floured for easy removal.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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One of the challenges in living in the historic district of Manayunk during a snowstorm is not only the hills, but the brick streets that residents said make things more slippery.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These boat shoes have a complex rubber sole with a lot of surface area with grip—essential when walking a sometimes-slippery gangway.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of generation alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, hats and scarves can trap oil and sweat, which can lead to itchy scalps and greasy roots.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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