adjective

slippery

slippery, slick, untrustworthy, evasive

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.

((sth.)) is slippery The wet floor is very slippery.

Synonyms: smooth, slick; Antonyms: rough, grippy

From Old English 'slipor' meaning 'slippery'. Related to the verb 'to slip'.

Imagine slipping on something. That thing is 'slippery'.

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