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Definition slick in American English

slick adjective

adjective
/slɪk/
1

smooth and shiny or wet

Example

slick black hair

Example

His face was slick with sweat.

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2

done in a very impressive way that seems to need very little effort

Example

They ran a very slick promotion campaign, you must admit.

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2.1

a slick movement or action is one that is skillful and done without a lot of effort

Example

The team demonstrated their usual slick passing style.

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3

a slick person is clever and good at persuading people but probably not honest or sincere

Example

a slick car salesman

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Definition slick in American English