General
silky
What does silky mean?
Describes a player or piece of skill executed with effortless smoothness and control.
"That turn was so silky, he glided past two men."
Origin
Figurative use of 'silky' (smooth as silk) in fan and coaching talk.
Frequently asked questions
What does silky mean in football?
It describes a player or a piece of skill that is smooth, elegant and technically polished, done with effortless control.
How do you use silky about a player?
You might say a player has 'silky skills' or is 'silky smooth' on the ball to praise how graceful and controlled they look.
Where does the football term silky come from?
It is a figurative use of 'silky', meaning smooth as silk, borrowed into fan and commentary talk to praise technical grace.
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