slick up

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Definitions of slick up words

verb with object slick up to make sleek or smooth. 1
verb with object slick up to use a slicker on (skins or hides). 1
verb with object slick up Informal. to make smart or fine; spruce up (usually followed by up). 1
noun slick up Metallurgy. a small trowel used for smoothing the surface of the mold. 1
noun slick up any woodworking chisel having a blade more than 2 inches (5 cm) wide. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English slicken (v.), Old English slician; akin to Old Norse slīkja to give a gloss to

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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groom — a bridegroom.
lick into shape — to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed by up, off, from, etc.): to lick a postage stamp; to lick an ice-cream cone.