What does SLICK mean?

Dictionary Entry: Slick

Parts of Speech: adjective, noun, verb
Definitions:
- Adjective: having a smooth, glossy surface; efficient and skillful; superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or sincerity
- Noun: a smooth, wet surface that is difficult to walk on; a clever or skillful person; a magazine or website that presents information in a superficially attractive or polished way
- Verb: make (something) smooth and glossy by applying oil or polish; (of a person) move smoothly and easily with unctuous or self-assured confidence
Pronunciations:
- US: /slɪk/
- UK: /slɪk/
Origin and Usage: The word "slick" originated in Middle English as a noun meaning "a smooth patch of ground." Its meaning evolved over time to include the modern definitions listed above. The adjective form of "slick" has been in use since the 1600s, while the verb form has been in use since the 1800s. "Slick" is commonly used in informal speech and writing, and is often used to describe someone or something that is superficially attractive or polished but lacking in substance.
Synonyms: smooth, glossy, sleek, polished, suave, glib, superficial, insincere, unctuous
Related Words: slide, slink, slush, slice, slime
Example Sentences:
- The road was slick from the rain.
- Hes a slick salesman who can sell anything to anyone.
- The magazines slick design made it popular among young readers.
- She slicked back her

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