Music
slick
What does slick mean?
Used as a nickname for a cool, smooth-operating person.
"What's the play, Slick?"
Origin
Long present in Black American vernacular for someone smooth and clever, 'slick' flourished in 1970s funk and soul street culture, describing both sharp style and smooth-talking guile, and serving as a common nickname.
Frequently asked questions
What does slick mean in slang?
It means smooth and stylish, or smoothly clever and cunning, depending on context.
Where did slick come from?
From Black American vernacular for smooth, clever people; it thrived in 1970s funk and soul culture.
Is slick a compliment or insult?
Both — it can praise sharp style or hint that someone is too smooth and sly to fully trust.
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