slick

//slɪk//
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Visual representation of slick

Adjective

slickCanonical form
slickerComparative
slickestSuperlative
1

Smooth and glossy, often in a way that is slippery.

The road was slick with rain, so we drove carefully.

2

Done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way.

The company launched a slick marketing campaign that impressed everyone.

3

Superficially impressive or persuasive but lacking depth or sincerity.

The salesman gave a slick presentation, but I didn't trust his promises.

Noun

1

A smooth patch of oil, especially on the surface of water.

A large oil slick spread across the ocean after the tanker accident.

2

A racing tire without treads, designed for dry conditions.

The team switched to slicks because the track was completely dry.

Verb

slickInfinitive
slickPresent tense
slickedPast tense
slickedPast participle
slickingPresent participle
slicksThird-person singular
1

To make hair flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or gel.

He slicked his hair back with gel before the interview.

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