Meaning of the word slick in English

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slick

US /slɪk/

UK /slɪk/

smooth and glossy

Example:

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The road was slick with ice.

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Her hair was pulled back in a slick ponytail.

Synonym:

smooth glossy shiny slippery greasy

operating or performing with great efficiency and skill

Example:

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The company launched a slick new advertising campaign.

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He gave a slick presentation that impressed everyone.

Synonym:

clever skillful efficient polished adroit

a patch of oil, especially on the surface of water

Example:

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An oil slick spread across the ocean.

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The environmental group worked to clean up the oil slick.

Synonym:

oil spill film sheen

make something smooth or glossy

Example:

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He slicked his hair back with gel.

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The rain slicked the pavement.

Synonym:

smooth grease lubricate polish

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oil slick