Pronunciation: /slɪkər/

Definitions of slicker

noun a person who is sly or cunning

Example Sentences

A1 The slicker kept the rain off of me during the storm.

A2 She wore a slicker to protect herself from the rain while walking to school.

B1 The fisherman put on his slicker before heading out to sea.

B2 The hiker's slicker kept him dry during the sudden downpour.

C1 The slicker was made of high-quality material that repelled water effectively.

C2 The fashion designer created a stylish slicker that was both functional and fashionable.

adjective having a smooth, gleaming, and slippery surface

Example Sentences

A1 The car had a slicker appearance after it was washed.

A2 She put on a slicker coat to protect herself from the rain.

B1 The new software update made the interface slicker and more user-friendly.

B2 The company's marketing campaign was slicker than their competitors'.

C1 The politician's slicker tactics helped him win the election.

C2 The film director's slicker editing techniques elevated the quality of the movie.

Examples of slicker in a Sentence

formal The businessman wore a sleeker slicker to protect himself from the rain.

informal I borrowed my friend's slicker for the hiking trip.

slang That slicker is so cool, where did you get it?

figurative His slicker attitude helped him navigate through the tough negotiation.

Grammatical Forms of slicker

past tense

slicked

plural

slickers

comparative

slicker

superlative

slickest

present tense

slick

future tense

will slick

perfect tense

have slicked

continuous tense

is slicking

singular

slicker

positive degree

slick

infinitive

to slick

gerund

slicking

participle

slicked

Origin and Evolution of slicker

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: American English
Story behind the word: The word 'slicker' originated in the United States in the mid-19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who was clever or smooth-talking, the term 'slicker' evolved to also refer to someone who is deceitful or dishonest, especially in a business or sales context.