slippery
Translation
slippery, smooth, untrustworthy, evasive
Examples
The wet floor is very slippery.
The wet floor is very slippery.
He's a slippery customer, don't trust him.
He's a slippery customer, don't trust him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is slippery The wet floor is very slippery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smooth, slick; Antonyms: rough, grippy
Etymology
From Old English 'slipor' meaning 'slippery'. Related to the verb 'to slip'.
Memory Tips
Think of slippers, which you might wear on a smooth, potentially slippery floor.