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slick

adjectivenounB1 · Intermediate

Smooth and shiny or done in a clever way.

Meanings of «slick»

1 · adjective

smooth and shiny

The floor was slick with water after the rain.

2 · adjective

clever and skillful, but sometimes seeming too smooth

The salesman gave a slick talk to sell his cars.

Similar: smoothpolishedglib

3 · noun

a layer of oil floating on water

The ship leaked fuel, leaving a slick behind it in the water.

Similar: oil slickfilmcoating

Translation

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«slick» in 17 languages
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The difference between similar words

having a smooth surface
smoothno bumps or rough partsThe table has a smooth surface.
glossysmooth and shiny, like paper or paintShe reads glossy magazines.
sleeksmooth, shiny and stylishHe drives a sleek black car.
slicksmooth and slippery, for example when wetThe road was slick with rain.