Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [slee-kee]
- /ˈsli ki/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [slee-kee]
- /ˈsli ki/
Definitions of sleeky word
- adjective sleeky sleek; smooth. 1
- adjective sleeky Chiefly Scot. sly; sneaky. 1
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Origin of sleeky
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; sleek1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Sleeky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sleeky popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sleeky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sleeky
adj sleeky
- lubricious — arousing or expressive of sexual desire; lustful; lecherous.
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