Slip Definition & Meaning
slip
- noun
- a socially awkward or tactless act
- a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
- potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
- a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
- a young and slender person; "he's a mere slip of a lad"
- a place where a craft can be made fast
- an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills"
- a slippery smoothness; "he could feel the slickness of the tiller"
- artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
- a small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip"
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"
- an unexpected slide
- a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
- the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
- verb
- move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness"
- insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
- move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
- get worse; "My grades are slipping"
- move smoothly and easily; "the bolt slipped into place"; "water slipped from the polished marble"
- to make a mistake or be incorrect
- pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"
- move easily; "slip into something comfortable"
- cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion; "he slipped the bolt into place"
- pass out of one's memory
- move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically"
"Slip" in song lyrics
See how slip is used in real songs:
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"Spins reverb, soothe he goes a rip slip"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole -
"Stay with a grip, can't afford to slip"
50/50 Twin f/ Lil' O — The Takeover -
"Before somebody out there say I'm startin to slip"
Above the Law — Freedom of Speech
Words that rhyme with slip
Usage tips for "slip"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "slip" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for slip to find words that pair well.