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Ölteppich — meaning in English

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English meaning

slick adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.

Senses

Ölteppich is used for these senses in English:

oil slick A thin film of oil floating on the surface of water, especially one that has leaked or been discharged from a ship.
slick A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

slick — full definition

adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
adj Impressively smooth and polished in style, sometimes to the point of seeming untrustworthy.
noun A layer of oil or another liquid spread across a surface.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Ölspur glitschig gekonnt schlau raffiniert Schlick Ölschlick