Slick ( adjective , verb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Slick ( adjective )

  1. Smooth and glossy, as from being well-oiled or dressed.
  2. Clever and smooth in speech or behavior.
  3. Done or achieved with little effort or difficulty.
  4. Excessively or insincerely smooth.

Origin:

Middle english slic, from old english slict; akin to old high german slīh smooth, latin lix, līquis liquid.

Examples:

  1. The car had a slick finish.
  2. The salesman was very slick in his approach.
  3. The deal was too slick to be true.
  4. The new phone had a slick design.
  5. He had a slick way of getting out of trouble.

(As a verb)

Slick ( verb )

  1. Smooth and glossy, as from being well-oiled or dressed.
  2. Clever and smooth in speech or behavior.
  3. Done or achieved with little effort or difficulty.
  4. Excessively or insincerely smooth.

Origin:

Middle english slic, from old english slict; akin to old high german slīh smooth, latin lix, līquis liquid.

Examples:

  1. The car had a slick finish.
  2. The salesman was very slick in his approach.
  3. The deal was too slick to be true.
  4. The new phone had a slick design.
  5. He had a slick way of getting out of trouble.

(As a noun)

Slick ( noun )

  1. Smooth and glossy, as from being well-oiled or dressed.
  2. Clever and smooth in speech or behavior.
  3. Done or achieved with little effort or difficulty.
  4. Excessively or insincerely smooth.

Origin:

Middle english slic, from old english slict; akin to old high german slīh smooth, latin lix, līquis liquid.

Examples:

  1. The car had a slick finish.
  2. The salesman was very slick in his approach.
  3. The deal was too slick to be true.
  4. The new phone had a slick design.
  5. He had a slick way of getting out of trouble.
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