slicks 1 of 2

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
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  • 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
  • No eyeball-grabbing videos, no partisan commentary or agenda, and none of the edge or snark that greases the gears of the perpetual-political-outrage machine.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of greases
Noun
  • In the galley, Joy struggles to accommodate two sheets of Suzanne’s preferences and one sheet of Sugar Baby’s.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • Do wrap bottles in protective materials While a sweater or jeans works in a pinch, padded wine sleeves or bubble-wrap sheets will be your best friend.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 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
  • The company has developed Thunder, a group 5 autonomous tilt-rotor attack helicopter designed as a Loyal Wingman for combat choppers.
    — David Szondy July 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Eric Miller, the NYPD choppers, the Harbor Patrol, the Technical Assistance Response Unit and all the officers securing the bridge.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 July 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
  • Ballet sneakers are super trendy at the moment, which makes this pair’s $75 price tag extra enticing.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026
  • While some people love white sneakers or sexy stilettos, Aniston’s go-to shoe is a pair of wedges.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of sneakers
Noun
  • The search involved 11 rescue vessels, divers, helicopters and marine units from multiple agencies as crews searched the waters between Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Overhead, drones still dart and helicopters hover, their noises now easily identifiable.
    — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 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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