as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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Adjective
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The Final Insult: Infrastructure Without Respect Behind slick UX and celebrity endorsements, these longevity startups still require radiologists to interpret scans, flag potential cancers, and provide legal sign-off.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025 -
But Cross can hardly keep up with his job’s basic tasks, let alone the kind of slick change represented by the person often challenging his control over Eddington: its mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Plus, Korean face masks, often featuring ingredients novel to American customers such as snail mucin, in unique textures like collagen-rich masks known for their slippery jelly feel—leads to a whole lot of variety.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Airlines are responsible for de-icing their aircraft, however, airport personnel prepare for and respond to ice accumulation that can lead to slippery walkways, roadways, runways, and any other impacts to the airport infrastructure.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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An effective cleanser takes away that slick, greasy feeling, but won’t leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
16 July 2025
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But the fear of getting greasy yellow butter topping on Krypto’s white felt makes this, to me, less functional as a popcorn bucket.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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