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   slippery

   /ˈslɪp(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a surface or object) difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy: "slippery ice" Similar slitherygreasyoilyicyglassysmoothslickslimywetinformal:slippyskiddyrare:lubriciousOpposite dryrough
   • ▪ (of a person) evasive and unpredictable; not to be relied on: "Martin's a slippery customer" Similar evasiveunreliableunpredictablehard to pin downdeviouscraftycunningwilytrickyartfulguilefulslickslysneakyschemingcontrivinguntrustworthydeceitfuldeceptiveduplicitousdishonesttreacherousfalsetwo-facedJanus-facedsnideinformal:shadyshiftyfoxyiffydodgyshonkyOpposite openreliabletrustworthy
   • ▪ (of a word or concept) elusive in meaning because changing according to one's point of view: "the word ‘intended’ is a decidedly slippery one"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from dialect slipper ‘slippery’, probably suggested by Luther's schlipfferig.

   Derivatives

   • 1. slipperily adverb

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of slippery in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Slippery means wet, smooth, or oily and easy to slide on, or not certain or trustworthy. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples and synonyms.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › slipperySLIPPERY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Slippery means tending or liable to cause slipping or sliding, as ice, oil, a wet surface, etc. It can also mean likely to slip away or escape, not to be depended on, or unstable. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of slippery.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › slipperySlippery Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Slippery means causing or tending to cause something to slide or fall, or not firmly fixed, precise, or trustworthy. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of slippery.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › slipperySlippery - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   1 day ago · Slippery things are slimy or wet, or for some other reason cause you to slide on them. A slippery fish is hard to hold in your hand, and a slippery path is easy to slip on. You should drive slowly and cautiously when the road is slippery after it starts to sleet.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishslippery adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Slippery means difficult to hold or stand on, because it is smooth, wet or polished. It can also mean untrustworthy, difficult to deal with, or leading to serious problems.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSLIPPERY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of slippery as an adjective to describe something smooth, wet, or oily, or someone dishonest or untrustworthy. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related terms.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › slipperySlippery Definition - YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning of slippery as an adjective that describes something causing or liable to cause sliding or slipping, or as a synonym for untrustworthy, unreliable, or immoral. See examples, synonyms, antonyms, and word forms of slippery.