Meaning of Slicker | Babel Free
ˈslɪkɚDefinitions
- One who or that which slicks.
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A waterproof coat or jacket. US
- A person who is perceived as clever, urbane and possibly disreputable. (abbreviation of city slicker.)
- A swindler or conman.
- A symmetrical knife with a handle at each end, used for burnishing leather.
- A curved tool for smoothing the surfaces of a mould after the withdrawal of the pattern.
- A two-handled tool for finishing concrete or mortar; a darby.
- Synonym of slicker brush
Examples
“There are numerous grooming products on the market, particularly for longhaired cats – for example, rakes, slickers and detangle sprays, many of which claim⟳ to make⟳ grooming as simple and safe as possible.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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