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- [slip-uh-ree, slip-ree]
- /ˈslɪp ə ri, ˈslɪp ri/
- /ˈslɪp.ər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [slip-uh-ree, slip-ree]
- /ˈslɪp ə ri, ˈslɪp ri/
Definitions of slippery word
- adjective slippery tending or liable to cause slipping or sliding, as ice, oil, a wet surface, etc.: a slippery road. 1
- adjective slippery tending to slip from the hold or grasp or from position: a slippery rope. 1
- adjective slippery likely to slip away or escape: slippery prospects. 1
- adjective slippery not to be depended on; fickle; shifty, tricky, or deceitful. 1
- adjective slippery unstable or insecure, as conditions: a slippery situation. 1
- adjective slippery can cause sliding 1
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Origin of slippery
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 Slippery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slippery 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
slippery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slippery
adj slippery
- aqueous — In chemistry, an aqueous solution or cream has water as its base.
- butyraceous — of, containing, or resembling butter
- canny — A canny person is clever and able to think quickly. You can also describe a person's behaviour as canny.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- ceraceous — waxlike or waxy
adjective slippery
- argute — (of sounds) shrill
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- casuistical — Casuistic.
- elusive — Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
- elusory — That tends to elude.
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