slicker
pronunciation
How to pronounce slicker in British English:
UK [ˈslɪkə(r)]
How to pronounce slicker in American English:
US [ˈslɪkɚ]
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- Noun:
- a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
- a person with good manners and stylish clothing
- someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
Word Origin
- slicker (n.)
- 1851, "tool for smoothing leather," from slick (v.). Meaning "waterproof raincoat" is from 1884; sense of "clever and crafty person" is from 1900.
Example
- 1. Style slicker blog shop is open !
- 2. Don 't wear a waterproof rain slicker because it will trap moisture and heat .
- 3. When the slicker lied to social security they pulled the plug on him .
- 4. You are a disgusting , spoiled city slicker and your stinking up my house .
- 5. The sony machine offers the same benefits and looks even slicker - like an electronic moleskine notebook .