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SLICKING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Slicking.

Slicking - as a noun

A slippery smoothness

Example: "He could feel the slickness of the tiller"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slicknessslipslipperiness

A magazine printed on good quality paper

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glossyslick magazine

A film of oil or garbage floating on top of water

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
film
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A trowel used to make a surface slick

Slicking - as an adjective satellite

Made slick by e.g. ice or grease

Example: "Sidewalks slick with ice"

Superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

Example: "Too facile a solution for so complex a problem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
facileneat

Having only superficial plausibility

Example: "Glib promises"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glibpat

Having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

Example: "Satiny gardenia petals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
satinysilkensilklikesilkysleek

Marked by skill in deception

Example: "Cunning men often pass for wise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
craftycunningdodgyfoxyguilefulknavishslytricksytrickywily

Slicking - as a verb

Make slick or smooth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleek

Give a smooth and glossy appearance

Example: "Slick one's hair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleek downslick down

Example Sentences

"She was slicking her hair back with gel before the party."
"The mechanic was slicking the engine parts with grease."
"The chef was slicking the pan with butter before cooking the fish."
"He was slicking his guitar strings with oil for better playability."
"She was slicking her hair back with gel."
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Word Game Points

Is SLICKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slicking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLICKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SLICKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slicking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLICKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SLICKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slicking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLICKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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