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slicker

UK
/ˈslɪkə/
US
/ˈslɪkər/

Translations

slickernoun
slickers
pl
UK
/ˈslɪk.ə/
US
/ˈslɪkɚ/
ciréVêtement imperméable, souvent en matière plastique ou caoutchoutée.
She wore a yellow slicker to stay dry during the storm.
Elle portait un ciré jaune pour rester au sec pendant la tempête.
roublardPersonne rusée, habile et parfois un peu manipulatrice.
The salesman was a real slicker, convincing everyone to buy the expensive product.
Le vendeur était un vrai roublard, convainquant tout le monde d’acheter le produit coûteux.
polissoirOutil utilisé pour lisser ou polir une surface, surtout en עבודений de cuir.
The cobbler ran a slicker along the edges to burnish the leather.
Le cordonnier a passé un polissoir sur les bords pour brunir le cuir.
Synonyms
raincoat
macintosh
overcoat
waterproof coat
slickeradjective
Attributive use of the noun ‘slicker’; used before another noun (e.g., ‘slicker brush’).
Additional translations
ciréEmploi attributif, pour un objet ou un vêtement imperméable.
Synonyms
sleeker
smoother
glossier
shinier
polished
slippery
oily
glib
suave
smooth-talking
urbane
slickadjective

slicker

Comp.

slicker
Comp.
slickest
Super.
UK
/slɪk/
US
/slɪk/
The sidewalk was slick after the freezing rain.
Le trottoir était glissant après la pluie verglaçante.
The car's slick exterior caught everyone's attention at the auto show.
La carrosserie lisse de la voiture a attiré l'attention de tout le monde au salon de l'automobile.
fluideSurtout pour un fonctionnement ou une présentation qui se déroule sans accroc.
The new software update made the user interface much more slick and user-friendly.
La nouvelle mise à jour du logiciel a rendu l'interface beaucoup plus fluide et conviviale.
léchéSe dit d'un style soigné, parfois un peu trop travaillé ou artificiel.
The politician gave a slick presentation that impressed the audience.
Le politicien a fait une présentation léchée qui a impressionné le public.
Synonyms
glossy
artful
cunning
deceptive
polished
sleek
shiny
smooth
Antonyms
awkward
clumsy
rough

Definitions

slickernoun
A waterproof coat, often made of rubber or plastic, worn to protect against rain.
She wore a yellow slicker to stay dry during the storm.
A person who is smooth or clever, often in a deceitful or manipulative way.
The salesman was a real slicker, convincing everyone to buy the expensive product.
A tool or implement used to smooth or polish a surface, especially in leatherworking.
The cobbler ran a slicker along the edges to burnish the leather.
slickeradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a slicker (raincoat, tool, etc.) when used attributively before another noun.
The groomer used a slicker brush to remove tangles from the dog's coat.
slickadjective
Smooth and glossy; having a shiny, polished surface.
The car's slick exterior caught everyone's attention at the auto show.
Cleverly devised; skillful and effective, often in a way that is attractive but possibly insincere.
The politician gave a slick presentation that impressed the audience.
Operating in a smooth, efficient, and effective way.
The new software update made the user interface much more slick and user-friendly.
Slippery, especially because of being wet, icy, or oily.
The sidewalk was slick after the freezing rain.
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