as in slippery
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
bathtubs are a little too slippy for the elderly residents, so grab rails are standard fixtures
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Recent Examples of slippy
Adding floodlights on the outside courts would not solve the issue of grass courts becoming slippy once night falls and the temperature drops.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Robinson says the slippy glove has, in the past, been used at La Masia, Barcelona’s iconic academy, thanks to former Barca goalkeeping coach Xavi Ferrando.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Your discharge may be thick sometimes and thinner or slippier at other times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
The plastic is shatter-proof, which is great in a bathroom with those hard and slippy surfaces.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Colloidal oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for calming down inflamed skin, and the slippy texture of this cleansing cream-balm feels soft and comfortable on the skin.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
Vibram MegaGrip at the outsole provides confident traction in slippy wet terrain, and the dual-density EVA footbed softens every footfall.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Robinson says the slippy glove has, in the past, been used at La Masia, Barcelona’s iconic academy, thanks to former Barca goalkeeping coach Xavi Ferrando.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Your discharge may be thick sometimes and thinner or slippier at other times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
The plastic is shatter-proof, which is great in a bathroom with those hard and slippy surfaces.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Colloidal oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for calming down inflamed skin, and the slippy texture of this cleansing cream-balm feels soft and comfortable on the skin.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
Vibram MegaGrip at the outsole provides confident traction in slippy wet terrain, and the dual-density EVA footbed softens every footfall.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippy
Adjective
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That appears to be true on both loose dirt, slippery rocks, and even bare metal.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
5 Aug. 2025
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In its announcement, the fire agency urged visitors to stay on marked trails, avoid climbing on or around waterfalls, and keep a safe distance from slippery or steep areas.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pool snakes for about a quarter-mile and is cushioned by mangroves that provide ample space for the slick animal to hide.—
Jack Prator,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: The first half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mix of rain, grime, and oil.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Slippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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