slippery
Translation
slippery, slick, 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
Imagine slipping on something. That thing is 'slippery'.