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
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
His sultry strands are expertly slicked back before giving way to the mullet's classic flipped ends.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 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
Gwyneth Paltrow popularized the style at the 84th annual Academy Awards thanks to WWD’s 2026 Style Awards honoree Adir Abergel, who slicked her hair to the side, tucked it behind her ears before tying a low ponytail.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 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
Blending her gray hair with blonde, her new signature is short, slicked back, and just as impactful as her ’60s coifs.
—Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
Christina wore a more masculine outfit, a beige suit, with her hair slicked back.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The gory gag was a cheeky nod to Lloyd’s recent trend of ending his shows with his leading men nearly naked and slicked with stage blood.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 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
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
His sultry strands are expertly slicked back before giving way to the mullet's classic flipped ends.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 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
Gwyneth Paltrow popularized the style at the 84th annual Academy Awards thanks to WWD’s 2026 Style Awards honoree Adir Abergel, who slicked her hair to the side, tucked it behind her ears before tying a low ponytail.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 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
Blending her gray hair with blonde, her new signature is short, slicked back, and just as impactful as her ’60s coifs.
—Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
Christina wore a more masculine outfit, a beige suit, with her hair slicked back.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The gory gag was a cheeky nod to Lloyd’s recent trend of ending his shows with his leading men nearly naked and slicked with stage blood.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
Adjective
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Between the melting ice under the court and heavy rain Thursday night in Chicago, condensation created a slick and dangerous playing surface.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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However, only Hudson’s roots were greased; her ends were glossy and straight without the appearance of hair gel.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Loose hooks, toothy fish, a slippery deck—these are all risky when fishing without the right fishing shoes.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Without ample powder, Hudson’s look could’ve appeared greasy or sweaty.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pathways made in dusty areas along baseboards and greasy streaks along walls and floors can indicate paths mice are using in your home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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