slick

Definition

  • n. a magazine printed on good quality paper
  • n. a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water
  • n. a trowel used to make a surface slick
  • v. make slick or smooth

Word forms

Past tense
slicked
Past participle
slicked
Present participle
slicking
Third person singular
slicks
Comparative
slicker
Superlative
slickest

Example sentences

  1. a.

    His slick presentation impressed everyone, but it felt a bit too rehearsed.

  2. adv.

    She handled the difficult questions slickly, showing her expertise.

  3. vt.

    He used a special tool to slick the surface of the wood before painting.

  4. vi.

    She took a moment to slick her hair back before the interview.

  5. n.

    The carpenter used a slick to smooth out the edges of the table.