slicker

noun
UK: /ˈslɪkər/
US: /ˈslɪkər/

  1. A waterproof coat, often made of shiny material.

    1. He put on his slicker because it was raining outside.
    2. Wearing a bright yellow slicker, she braved the storm to walk the dog.

Synonyms

raincoat trickster smooth slippery
slicker noun

  1. A cunning or deceitful person.

    1. That slicker sold me a broken car!
    2. Watch out for him; he's a real slicker, always trying to con people.
slicker adjective

  1. Smooth and slippery.

    1. The roads were slicker after the rain.
    2. The ice made the pavement slicker than usual, causing several slips.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "slicker": raincoat, trickster, smooth, slippery.

Example usage of "slicker": "He put on his slicker because it was raining outside.". More examples on the page.