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slicker
As a noun, this term refers specifically to heavy-duty rain gear. It carries a utilitarian connotation, evoking images of maritime work or severe weather, and is distinct from a light raincoat due to its implied rubberized or plasticized material.
As an adjective, the word functions as the comparative form of slick. When describing surfaces, it denotes a physical hazard or a high-gloss finish. When applied to a person's personality, it shifts toward a negative or skeptical tone, suggesting a level of polished charm that masks insincerity or manipulative intent.
Meanings
Examples
Put on your yellow slicker before you go outside in the rain.
The fisherman wore a heavy rubber slicker to keep the salt spray off.
I need a new slicker because this one has a leak in the shoulder.
The ice on the sidewalk is even slicker than it was this morning.
This new wax makes the surfboard feel much slicker in the water.
The polished marble floor was slicker than I expected.
He is a slicker operator than his predecessor ever was.
He is a slicker operator than his predecessor ever was.
I bet he has a slicker way to get out of this meeting.