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slickest

The correct spelling is slickest.

How to pronounce slickest

adjective

Say it like: Sli-kes-t

The correct spelling is slickest. Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances. For example: "His large round head was shaved slick."

Usage Examples

His large round head was shaved slick.

They read all kinds of slick magazines.

That new sales rep is slick. Be sure to read the fine print before you buy anything.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
  2. 2.Appearing expensive or sophisticated.
  3. 3.Superficially convincing but actually untrustworthy.
  4. 4.(often used sarcastically) Clever, making an apparently hard task easy.
  5. 5.Extraordinarily great or special.

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