- slick
- slick1 [ slık ] adjective1. ) smooth and shiny or wet:slick black hairHis face was slick with sweat.2. ) done in a very impressive way that seems to need very little effort:They ran a very slick promotion campaign, you must admit.a ) a slick person is clever and good at persuading people but probably not honest or sincere:a slick car salesmanb ) a slick movement or action is one that is skillful and done without a lot of effort:The team demonstrated their usual slick passing style.╾ slick|ly adverb╾ slick|ness noun uncountslickslick 2 [ slık ] noun count1. ) an OIL SLICK2. ) a small amount of something that is wet or sticky:Emma wiped a slick of moisture from her brow.She put on a quick slick of lipstick and dashed out the door.slickslick 3 [ slık ] verb transitive often passiveto make something, especially hair, flat and shiny by putting water or oil on it:His long white hair was slicked back with gel.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.