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SLICKS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Slicks.

Slicks - 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

Slicks - 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

Slicks - 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

"He took a tumble on the wet grass and ended up with mud all over his slicks."
"The motorcycle racer switched to rain tires with slicks for better traction."
"The car skidded on the slicks and crashed into the barrier."
"The mechanic replaced the old worn-out slicks on the race car."
"She wore a stylish outfit with leather slicks."
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Word Game Points

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

SLICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SLICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slicks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SLICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slicks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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