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verb

present tense third-person singular of slick
as in greases
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction slicking the bottom of their skis with wax

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slicks

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noun

plural of slick
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as in sheets

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as in slickers

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as in choppers

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Recent Examples of slicks
Verb
To bring the trend to her lips, Stewart slicks them with a coat of Armani Beauty liquid eyeshadow. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell. — Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025 More of a silky serum than a sticky gel, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer slicks down fuzzies, flyaways, and baby hairs and leaves them sleek and shiny thanks to the addition of argan oil and keratin. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicks
  1. greases
  2. sheets
  3. slickers
  4. choppers
  5. oils
  6. sneakers
  7. helicopters
  8. smoothies
Verb
  • Rectitude is a hindrance in the game of electoral politics, where money greases the slippery pole and glad-hands welcome the winner with inside information.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • View this post on Instagram Access greases the gears of the entire apparatus by creating its own positive feedback loop, like an ouroboros of exclusivity.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of greases
Noun
  • But worn sheets, flat pillows, and a comforter that’s lost its fluff can make winding down less inviting.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Review our top choices for couches, sheets, and bath towels, too.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheets
Noun
  • City slickers will definitely get a bang for their buck with this place, which is a lot more spacious than a shoebox on the Upper East Side.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
  • During the Waleses' trip to Canada in October 1991, Diana made time between touring an AIDS hospice and a women's shelter to join William, 9, and Harry, 7, on a visit to Niagara Falls, where the trio donned rain slickers for a wet and wild voyage on the Maid of the Mist.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Definition of slickers
Noun
  • But Cress points out that for news helicopters, and police choppers, hovering and maintaining low altitude is a common practice.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout Friday, choppers took off and landing constantly from the Trishuli barracks.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of choppers
Verb
  • Ramakrishnan typically oils her hair twice a week before washing it.
    — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of oils
Noun
  • The Instagram ad photo showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers.
    — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Lawrence paired hers with a cardigan, jeans and Adidas sneakers, while Carpenter dressed it up with a white fur coat.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneakers
Noun
  • Unlike major naval powers, Indonesia will use the vessel as a mobile command and support hub for helicopters, drones and maritime operations across the archipelago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Water-dropping helicopters have been crucial in assisting fire crews on the ground in Yosemite, where the blaze is burning in steep, rugged terrain.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of helicopters
Noun
  • There's also a wide selection of smoothies, smoothie bowls, and breakfast options.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of smoothies

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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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