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slipperier

slip·per·y
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [slip-uh-ree, slip-ree]
    • /ˈslɪp ə ri, ˈslɪp ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [slip-uh-ree, slip-ree]
    • /ˈslɪp ə ri, ˈslɪp ri/

Definitions of slipperier word

  • adjective slipperier tending or liable to cause slipping or sliding, as ice, oil, a wet surface, etc.: a slippery road. 1
  • adjective slipperier tending to slip from the hold or grasp or from position: a slippery rope. 1
  • adjective slipperier likely to slip away or escape: slippery prospects. 1
  • adjective slipperier not to be depended on; fickle; shifty, tricky, or deceitful. 1
  • adjective slipperier unstable or insecure, as conditions: a slippery situation. 1

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Origin of slipperier

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; alteration of slipper2; compare Low German slipperig; see -y1

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Parts of speech for Slipperier

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

slipperier popularity

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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for slipperier

noun slipperier

  • danger — Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.
  • hot potato — Informal. a situation or issue that is difficult, unpleasant, or risky to deal with.
  • imperilment — to put in peril or danger; endanger.
  • clouds — a comedy (423 b.c.) by Aristophanes.
  • evasiveness — The quality of being evasive.

Antonyms for slipperier

noun slipperier

  • draught — a drawing, sketch, or design.
  • draughts — a drawing, sketch, or design.
  • haulage — the act or labor of hauling.
  • drafts — Plural form of draft.

adj slipperier

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