slippery

//ˈslɪp.ər.i//
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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.