Pronunciation: /slɪp/
noun an undergarment worn under a skirt or dress
A1 I almost had a slip on the wet floor.
A2 She wore socks with grips on the bottom to prevent slipping.
B1 The banana peel caused him to have a slip and fall.
B2 The icy sidewalk made it easy for pedestrians to slip.
C1 The company's stock took a slip after the CEO's scandal.
C2 The slip in profits was attributed to a decrease in consumer spending.
verb to pass or change gradually
A1 I slipped on the wet floor.
A2 She slipped a note into his pocket.
B1 He slipped quietly out of the room.
B2 The secret agent slipped past the guards undetected.
C1 The politician tried to slip in a controversial clause into the bill.
C2 The skilled thief was able to slip through the security system without triggering any alarms.
formal Be sure to watch your step to avoid slipping on the wet floor.
informal Careful not to slip on the ice outside!
slang I almost slipped and ate it on the dance floor last night.
figurative He felt his grip on reality slipping as the stress continued to build.
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