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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as in subtlety
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
we were both impressed and outraged by the expert slickness with which the swindler fooled us
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Recent Examples of slick
Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
My hair was slicked back at the top but didn’t appear greasy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
The inning ended with a slick defensive play by first baseman Reese Robinett.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2025
Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Animals at the surface and those that regularly break through it to feed or breathe will be especially affected by direct contact with the surface slick.
—Lauren Lowman, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
D’Arcy’s makeup featured a natural, clean visage, while their hair was slicked back for a modern, edgy appearance.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
My hair was slicked back at the top but didn’t appear greasy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Chances are it would be stuffed into a 1970s-era Chevelle or a slick '69 Camaro.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
The inning ended with a slick defensive play by first baseman Reese Robinett.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Wait a few minutes and then remove the slick with a cleaner and a cotton pad or swab.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Animals at the surface and those that regularly break through it to feed or breathe will be especially affected by direct contact with the surface slick.
—Lauren Lowman, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slick
Verb
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McKinley worked quietly behind the scenes in his usual way to grease the skids for an annexation treaty.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The latter also perpetuates a reliance on extractive industries, keeping the metaphorical wheels greased on the fossil fuel industry rather than encouraging it to begin winding down.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Esme forgoes a generic entreaty at the feet of her girlboss and instead makes a cunning personal plea for better judgment from her mentor.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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John Krasinski plays Luke, a cunning art thief in the action adventure thriller Fountain of Youth, and puts his skills to good use.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To oil this customer engagement machine, Amazon introduced Prime.—
Christian Stadler,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The gift further connects revelers to Carved to Flow which began in a laboratory in Athens where oils, butters, and lye from the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North and West Africa were intermingled to create a soap.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, experts warn that the light continuously remaining on could indicate that stability and control could be compromised—notably on slick or slippery roads and during certain conditions.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Higgins is also very slippery after the catch, playing with the balance of a basketball player.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Save on breezy skirts, cute jeans, and stretchy yoga pants that are ideal for travel.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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If the writing can get cute, there lies within it a palpable appreciation for people who dedicate themselves to a brutally challenging and relatively under-rewarded pursuit.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Row’s ’90s Bag makes a second cameo for a subtle finishing touch.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Slick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slick. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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