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slicker

noun

slick·​er ˈsli-kər How to pronounce slicker (audio)
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2
[slick to defraud cleverly]
a(1)
: a clever crook : swindler
(2)
b
: a city dweller especially of stylish and well-groomed appearance or sophisticated mannerisms

Example Sentences

he put on his slicker and boots and headed out into the rain dressed in their designer duds, the out-of-state slickers stood out amongst the locals at the harvest supper
Recent Examples on the Web If needed, use a wool comb or slicker brush to brush out and fluff up the rug's fibers. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Many expected that Russia’s disinformation campaign would be sharper and slicker, drawing on technological advances and lessons learned in Syria. Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2022 But, this being St. George, that could change any minute, so come prepared with sunscreen as well as a rain slicker. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 May 2022 The packaging for Anthony’s high-performance eye cream could not look slicker or more masculine. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Apr. 2022 The girls’ defenses aren’t much slicker; in one episode, a humble oboe plays a key role in defeating a baddie. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2022 Taylor said the football can feel slicker in the cold, and tackling usually stings a little more. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2022 So things get a little slicker, more curved, with smoother edges. Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2021 The Twitter post from Bosworth included an image of him wearing a slicker, more futuristic version of the company’s wireless VR headset. Adario Strange, Quartz, 26 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of slicker was in 1881

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