slicker Meaning & Definition
What Does Slicker Mean?
Slicker is used as an adjective meaning comparative form of slick: more slick. As a noun, it means One who or that which slicks. As a verb, it means To slither, as on a slick surface.
Word Facts for Slicker
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈslɪkɚ/ |
| Synonyms | oilskin and poncho |
| Plural | slickers |
| Verb forms | slickers, slickering, slickered |
Slicker Definition (Adjective)
- comparative form of slick: more slick
Slicker as a Noun
- One who or that which slicks.
- A waterproof coat or jacket.
- A person who is perceived as clever, urbane and possibly disreputable. (abbreviation of city slicker.)
- A swindler or conman.
- A symmetrical knife with a handle at each end, used for burnishing leather.
- A curved tool for smoothing the surfaces of a mould after the withdrawal of the pattern.
- A two-handled tool for finishing concrete or mortar; a darby.
- Synonym of slicker brush
Slicker as a Verb
- To slither, as on a slick surface.
- To con or hoodwink.
- To use a slicker on.
- To smooth or slick.
- To spread mashed manure on fields as a form of fertilization.
Adjective
- Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
His large round head was shaved slick.
- Appearing expensive or sophisticated.
They read all kinds of slick magazines.
- Superficially convincing but actually untrustworthy.
That new sales rep is slick. Be sure to read the fine print before you buy anything.
- (often used sarcastically) Clever, making an apparently hard task easy.
Our new process for extracting needles from haystacks is extremely slick.
- Extraordinarily great or special.
That is one slick bicycle: it has all sorts of features!
- Sleek; smooth
Noun
- (originally North America) A waterproof coat or jacket.
- A brush for grooming a cat and removing loose fur.
Synonyms of Slicker
Slicker synonyms and antonyms →Slicker in a Sentence
His large round head was shaved slick.
They read all kinds of slick magazines.
That new sales rep is slick. Be sure to read the fine print before you buy anything.
Our new process for extracting needles from haystacks is extremely slick.
That is one slick bicycle: it has all sorts of features!
Word Forms & Grammar
slicker
slicker (plural slickers)
slicker (third-person singular simple present slickers, present participle slickering, simple past and past participle slickered)
Words That Rhyme With Slicker
Origin of Slicker
Origin 1: From the adjective slick.
Origin 2: From slick (“to smooth or make slick”) + -er.
Quick Answers About Slicker
Is slicker an adjective or a noun?
Slicker is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for slicker?
Close synonyms of slicker are oilskin and poncho. See the full list of slicker synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of slicker?
The plural of slicker is slickers.
What is the past tense of slicker?
The past tense of slicker is slickered. The present participle is slickering.