slippery

adjective
UK: /ˈslɪpəri/
US: /ˈslɪpəri/

  1. Difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or oily

    1. The road was slippery after the rain, so be careful.
    2. Avoid wearing those leather shoes because the floor is a bit slippery there.

  2. Not easily caught; likely to escape

    1. The criminal proved to be a slippery character.
    2. That politician is very slippery when answering tough questions.

  3. Not trustworthy; deceptive

    1. He’s a slippery salesman who'll try to trick you.
    2. Be cautious of their claims; they sound a bit slippery to me.

Synonyms

greasy smooth treacherous elusive deceptive untrustworthy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slippery" in English means: Difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or oily, Not easily caught; likely to escape, Not trustworthy; deceptive.

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

Synonyms for "slippery": greasy, smooth, treacherous, elusive, deceptive, untrustworthy.

Example usage of "slippery": "The road was slippery after the rain, so be careful.". More examples on the page.