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slick

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Definitions
adjective

having only superficial plausibility

“a slick commercial”

noun

a trowel used to make a surface slick

adjective

made slick by e.g. ice or grease

“sidewalks slick with ice”

noun

a slippery smoothness

“he could feel the slickness of the tiller”

adjective

superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

“a slick advertising campaign”

adjective

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

“slick seals and otters”

verb

make slick or smooth

adjective

marked by skill in deception

“a slick evasive answer”

noun

a magazine printed on good quality paper

verb

give a smooth and glossy appearance

“slick one's hair”

noun

a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water

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