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Slippery Definition & Meaning

slippery
adjective
  1. causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide; "slippery sidewalks"; "a slippery bar of soap"; "the streets are still slippy from the rain"
  2. not to be trusted; "how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is"- James Agee

"Slippery" in song lyrics

See how slippery is used in real songs:

  • "The first that was wet, has yet to get slippery"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "They slipping B, snippin the, mic styles they slippery"
    Afu-Ra — Defeat
  • "The 'D' because we're future and we're too slippery"
    Digital Underground — Oregano Flow

Usage tips for "slippery"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "slippery" 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 slippery to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does slippery mean?
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide; "slippery sidewalks"; "a slippery bar of soap"; "the streets are still slippy from the rain" not to be trusted; "how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is"- James Agee
What part of speech is slippery?
Slippery is an adjective.
How many definitions does slippery have?
Slippery has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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