slickness

Meanings

• Adjective

  The quality of being smooth and slippery to the touch.

  - "The ice rink was slick and dangerous."
  - "The thief moved with slick agility."
  - "The car skidded on the slick road."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slickness
briskness , niseness , priesness , trickness

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Variants

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slick , slicker , slickest , slickly , slickness , slicknesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'smooth' or 'slippery' in Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic word *slikaz.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slick' was originally used to describe oil or grease.

2. In surfing, a 'slick' wave refers to a wave with a smooth, glassy surface.

3. The phrase 'slick as a whistle' means moving smoothly and efficiently.

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Related Concepts

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1. Smoothness: A related concept to slickness, referring to the lack of roughness or friction.

2. Slipperiness: A related concept to slickness, referring to the ability to slide or move easily.

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Culture

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In literature, slickness is often used to describe characters or situations that are smooth, polished, or deceptive. In music, the term 'slick' is used to describe a well-produced, polished sound.

How to Memorize "slickness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a smooth, slippery surface, such as an ice rink or a freshly waxed floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slick' with the feeling of smoothness and ease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smooth as a baby's bottom' to remember the meaning of 'slick'.

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