slick

adjective
UK: /slɪk/
US: /slɪk/

  1. Smooth and slippery, making it difficult to grip or stand on.

    1. The road was slick with ice, so be careful driving.
    2. After the rain, the wooden deck became slick and quite dangerous to walk on.

  2. Done in a skillful way that looks easy but might be dishonest.

    1. He's a slick salesman who can sell anything to anyone.
    2. That was a slick move, getting her to agree without her realizing the implications.

  3. Attractive and stylish.

    1. He has slick hair and wears expensive suits.
    2. The magazine has a very slick design with high-quality photos and articles.

Synonyms

smooth slippery artful deceptive stylish polished
slick verb

  1. To make something smooth or slippery.

    1. He slicked his hair back with gel.
    2. The rain slicked the pavement, making it reflect the city lights.
slick noun

  1. A smooth area of liquid, such as oil, on a surface.

    1. There was a slick of oil on the garage floor.
    2. The tanker spill created a large slick spreading across the ocean surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slick" in English means: Smooth and slippery, making it difficult to grip or stand on., Done in a skillful way that looks easy but might be dishonest., Attractive and stylish..

The phonetic transcription of "slick" is /slɪk/ in British English and /slɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slick": smooth, slippery, artful, deceptive, stylish, polished.

Example usage of "slick": "The road was slick with ice, so be careful driving.". More examples on the page.