Associations to the word «Slicker»

Wiktionary

SLICKER, adjective. Comparative form of slick: more slick
SLICKER, noun. One who or that which slicks.
SLICKER, noun. A waterproof coat or jacket.
SLICKER, noun. A person who is perceived as clever, urbane and possibly disreputable. (abbreviation of city slicker.)
SLICKER, noun. (slang) A swindler or conman.
SLICKER, noun. A symmetrical knife with a handle at each end, used for burnishing leather.
SLICKER, noun. (metalworking) A curved tool for smoothing the surfaces of a mould after the withdrawal of the pattern.
SLICKER, noun. A two-handled tool for finishing concrete or mortar; darby.
SLICKER, verb. To slither, as on a slick surface.
SLICKER, verb. To con or hoodwink.
SLICKER, verb. To use a slicker on.
SLICKER, verb. To smooth or slick.
SLICKER, verb. To spread mashed manure on fields as a form of fertilization.

Dictionary definition

SLICKER, noun. A macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
SLICKER, noun. A person with good manners and stylish clothing.
SLICKER, noun. Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true.

Wise words

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