slicker

¹

[ slik-er ]

noun

1. a long, loose oilskin raincoat.
2. any raincoat.
3. Informal.
   1. a swindler; a sly cheat.
   2. city slicker.

slicker

²

[ slik-er ]

noun

1. a tool, usually of stone or glass, for scraping, smoothing, and working tanning agents into a skin or hide.

slicker

/ ˈslɪkə /

noun

1. informal.
   a sly or untrustworthy person (esp in the phrase city slicker )
2. a shiny raincoat, esp an oilskin
3. a small trowel used for smoothing the surfaces of a mould

Derived Forms

• ˈslickered, adjective

Other Words From

• slickered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of slicker¹

First recorded in 1880–85; slick + -er ¹

Origin of slicker²

First recorded in 1850–55; slick + -er ¹

Example Sentences

There is a first selection for Ipswich Town goalkeeper Cieran Slicker, who has 17 caps at under-21 level, and uncapped Rangers midfielder Connor Barron retains his place after a late call up for the 0-0 draw at home to Portugal.

From BBC

The slicker, untacked balls used in Major League Baseball — unlike the pre-tacked balls Yamamoto used in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league — affected his typically devastating splitter command.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s part of what makes Patel’s direction of the film so fascinating — the action sequences at the end of the movie are so much slicker than the hectic, chaotic brawls in the first half, because the Kid is so much more skilled and confident.

From Los Angeles Times

O'Malley was the slicker of the two on the feet, landing a variety of damaging strikes including punch combinations and a huge knee.

From BBC

For one thing, the local spots are much slicker.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cloak
• frock
• jacket
• overcoat
• raincoat
• suit
• tuxedo
• windbreaker
• wrap