Slick
Pronunciation: /ˈslɪk/
Slick (adjective)
- Having a surface that is smooth and shiny.
- Clever in a way that is not honest.
- Done in a skillful and efficient way.
Examples
- The car's surface was slick after the rain.
- The floor was slick with spilled water.
Common collocations: slick surface, slick hair, slick talker, slick move, slick performance
Slick (noun)
- A layer of oil floating on water.
Examples
- The boat left a slick on the water.
- The slick spread quickly across the bay.