Synonyms of slippy

slippy

adjective

ˈsli-pē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slippery
• slicked
• slick
• greasy
• greased
• slithery
• ground
• lubricated
• oiled
• sanded
• rubbed
• polished
• coated
• burnished
• glazed
• brushed
• waxed
• buffed
• soapy
• shined
• waxy
• scraped
• glossed
• scrubbed
• scoured
• rasped
• sandblasted
• sandpapered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uneven
• rough
• roughened
• scuffed
• coarsened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slippy

This is great for small and large rugs that can get a bit slippy. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

The plastic is shatter-proof, which is great in a bathroom with those hard and slippy surfaces. — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024

Your discharge may be thick sometimes and thinner or slippier at other times. — Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024

Adding floodlights on the outside courts would not solve the issue of grass courts becoming slippy once night falls and the temperature drops. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025

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