Synonyms for Slick

Definition of slick

adjective
  1. made slick by e.g. ice or grease; "sidewalks slick with ice"; "roads are slickest when rain has just started and hasn't had time to wash away the oil"
  2. having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
  3. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"

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Writing tips for "slick"

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"Slick" in song lyrics

See how slick is used in real songs:

  • "Smooth, set-up so slick"
    3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect
  • "He was quick to grab a mic better known as Slick"
    The 49ers — The Livest
  • "Said we were stupid but you're not that slick"
    The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again

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