slippery
//ˈslɪp.ər.i//
Adjective
slipperyCanonical form
more slipperyComparative
most slipperySuperlative
1
Having a smooth, wet, or oily surface that causes things to slide or makes it difficult to grip or stand on.
Be careful, the floor is slippery when wet.
2
Difficult to hold firmly or keep in one place because of a smooth or wet surface.
The fish was so slippery that it kept sliding out of my hands.
3
(of a person) Evasive, untrustworthy, or difficult to pin down; not straightforward in dealings.
Be careful when dealing with him—he's a slippery character.
4
(of a situation or concept) Uncertain, unstable, or liable to change unpredictably.
The political situation remains slippery and could change at any moment.