noun
slicker
SLIH-kuh
Slicker (noun) means a long, waterproof coat. Example: “He pulled on a yellow slicker before heading out into the storm.”
noun
1
A long, waterproof coat.
"He pulled on a yellow slicker before heading out into the storm."
2
(informal) A person, especially from the city, seen as smooth-talking and possibly dishonest.
"The locals were wary of the city slicker trying to buy up their land."
How to use slicker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA waterproof raincoat, or an informal term for a smooth, possibly untrustworthy operator.
Common pairings
city slicker
yellow slicker
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Word forms
- Plural
- slickers
- Third person singular
- slickers
- Past tense
- slickered
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Etymology
From "slick" plus "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for slicker
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What does “slicker” mean?
The word “slicker” means a long, waterproof coat. In plain terms, a waterproof raincoat, or an informal term for a smooth, possibly untrustworthy operator.
How do you pronounce “slicker”?
“Slicker” is pronounced SLIH-kuh (/ˈslɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slicker” in a sentence?
Here is “slicker” used in a sentence: “He pulled on a yellow slicker before heading out into the storm.”
What part of speech is “slicker”?
“Slicker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “slicker” have?
“Slicker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, waterproof coat.
