City Slicker

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪti ˈslɪkər/

Definitions of city slicker

noun a person from a city who is regarded as being clever or slick in their dealings, especially in a rural setting

Example Sentences

A1 The city slicker was amazed by the bright lights and tall buildings of the urban area.

A2 As a city slicker, he had never experienced the tranquility of the countryside before.

B1 The city slicker struggled to adapt to the slower pace of life in the rural village.

B2 Despite being a city slicker, she quickly learned how to navigate the bustling streets of the metropolis.

C1 The city slicker's sophisticated tastes and preferences set him apart from the locals in the small town.

C2 Even though he was a city slicker at heart, he found peace and contentment in the simplicity of rural living.

Examples of city slicker in a Sentence

formal The city slicker arrived in town for a business meeting.

informal That city slicker thinks he's too good for the countryside.

slang Watch out for that city slicker, he's always up to something.

figurative She may have grown up in the city, but she's a country girl at heart, not a city slicker.

Grammatical Forms of city slicker

past tense

city slickered

plural

city slickers

comparative

more city slick

superlative

most city slick

present tense

city slickers

future tense

will city slick

perfect tense

have city slicked

continuous tense

is city slicking

singular

city slicker

positive degree

city slick

infinitive

to city slick

gerund

city slicking

participle

city slicking

Origin and Evolution of city slicker

First Known Use: 1882 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'city slicker' originated in the United States in the 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone from the city who was perceived as sophisticated or cunning compared to rural inhabitants. Over time, the term has evolved to have a more negative connotation, implying someone who is out of touch with rural life or is overly confident in urban settings.