slicker

Used in American English to describe something that is smooth, efficient, and well-made, often with a sense of cleverness or sophistication.

ruИспользуется в американском английском для описания чего-то гладкого, эффективного и хорошо сделанного, часто с оттенком ловкости или изысканности.esSe usa para describir algo suave, eficiente y bien hecho, a menudo con un matiz de destreza o sofisticación; también puede referirse a una superficie resbaladiza o a alguien astuto o demasiado convincente.frSe dit de quelque chose de lisse, efficace et bien fait, souvent avec une connotation d'habileté ou de raffinement, notamment en anglais américain.deWird verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das glatt, effizient und gut gemacht ist, oft mit einem Beigeschmack von Geschicklichkeit oder Raffinesse.ptUsado no inglês americano para descrever algo liso, eficiente e bem feito, muitas vezes com um toque de habilidade ou sofisticação.zh在美式英语中用来形容某物光滑、高效且做得很好，常带有灵巧或精致的意味。arيُستخدم في الإنجليزية الأمريكية لوصف شيء أملس أو فعّال أو متقن الصنع، وغالبًا ما يحمل دلالة المهارة أو الأناقة أو البراعة.

1. Smooth and slippery B1 formal

   Having a smooth, slippery surface, often due to a substance like ice, oil, or grease.

   • The roads were slick with ice after the storm.
   • Be careful, the floor is slick from the spilled oil.
   • His hands were slick with grease after fixing the engine.

   ruСкользкийesResbaladizofrGlissant et lissedeGlatt und rutschigptEscorregadiozh光滑的arأملس زلق

   Synonyme: glossygreasyoilysleekslipperysmooth

   Antonyme: coarsedryrough

2. Superficially plausible B2 formal

   Appearing to be true or correct but lacking real depth or substance; glib.

   • The politician gave a slick answer that avoided the real issue.
   • His slick promises sounded good but had no real plan behind them.
   • She saw through his slick explanation immediately.

   ruПоверхностно убедительныйesSuperficialmente plausiblefrspécieuxdeOberflächlich überzeugendptSuperficialmente convincentezh圆滑的arمُقْنِع ظاهريًا

   Synonyme: facileglibplausibleshallowsilkysmoothspecioussuavesuperficial

   Antonyme: candidforthrightgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward

3. Smooth and shiny B1 formal

   Having a smooth, glossy, and reflective surface.

   • The car had a slick, polished finish.
   • Her hair was slick and shiny after using the conditioner.
   • The magazine cover had a slick, glossy texture.

   ruГладкий и блестящийesResbaladizo y brillantefrlisse et brillantdeGlatt und glänzendptLiso e brilhantezh光滑发亮arأملس ولامع

   Synonyme: glossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysleek

   Antonyme: coarsedullgrainymatterough

4. Skilled in deception B2 informal

   Cleverly and often deceptively skillful; marked by cunning or trickery.

   • The con artist was a slick operator who fooled many people.
   • He used slick tactics to win the negotiation.
   • The slick salesman convinced them to buy a faulty product.

   ruЛовкий в обманеesAstuto y engañosofrDéloyalement habile, retorsdeGerissen und durchtriebenptAstuto e enganadorzh狡猾的arماكر في الخداع

   Synonyme: craftycunningdeviousduplicitousguilefulsilver-tonguedslysmooth-tonguedtrickywily

   Antonyme: artlessguilelesshonestingenuousnaive

• slicker comparative form
• slickest superlative form

A noun with multiple meanings: a waterproof raincoat made from treated cotton fabric; a person who is well-dressed and polished in manner; or someone who deceives others with charm or false promises.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: непромокаемый плащ из обработанной хлопчатобумажной ткани; хорошо одетый и изысканный в манерах человек; или тот, кто обманывает других с помощью обаяния или ложных обещаний.esSustantivo con varios significados: impermeable hecho de tela de algodón tratada; una persona bien vestida y refinada en sus modales; o alguien que engaña a otros con encanto o promesas falsas.frNom avec plusieurs sens : un imperméable en tissu de coton traité ; une personne élégamment vêtue et raffinée dans ses manières ; ou quelqu'un qui trompe les autres par son charme ou de fausses promesses.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein wasserdichter Mantel aus behandeltem Baumwollstoff; ein gut gekleideter und in seinen Manieren gewandter Mensch; oder jemand, der andere durch Charme oder falsche Versprechungen täuscht.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: capa de chuva feita de tecido de algodão impermeabilizado; pessoa bem-vestida e de maneiras refinadas; ou alguém que engana os outros com charme ou falsas promessas.zh多义词：指用处理过的棉布制成的雨衣（防水外套）；也指衣着考究、举止圆滑的人；或指靠魅力或虚假承诺欺骗他人的人。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: معطف واقٍ من المطر مصنوع من القماش القطني المعالج؛ شخص أنيق المظهر ومهذب في تعامله؛ أو شخص يخدع الآخرين بسحر أسلوبه أو بوعود كاذبة.

1. Waterproof coat B2 formal american

   A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.

   • He wore a yellow slicker during the storm.
   • The fisherman put on his slicker before heading out to sea.
   • She bought a new slicker for the rainy season.

   ruНепромокаемый плащesImpermeable de hulefrCiré imperméabledeÖlzeugptCapa de chuvazh防水外套arمعطف واقٍ من المطر

   Synonyme: macmackintoshoilskinraincoatwaterproof

2. Well-dressed person B2 informal american

   A person with refined manners and stylish, fashionable clothing.

   • He's a real city slicker with his expensive suits.
   • The slicker charmed everyone at the party with his smooth talk.
   • She thought he was just a slicker trying to impress her.

   ruЩёгольesPersona elegantefrPersonne élégantedeStutzerptAlfaiatezh时髦人士arأنيق

   Synonyme: beaucoxcombdandydudefashion platefop

3. Deceptive person C1 informal american

   Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true; a swindler or con artist.

   • Don't trust him; he's a slicker who will cheat you out of your money.
   • The slicker convinced them to invest in a fake business.
   • She realized too late that he was just a slicker with a smooth story.

   ruМошенникesEstafador astutofrEscrocdeBetrügerptTrapaceirozh骗子arمحتال

   Synonyme: charlatancon manconfidence manfraudhustlermountebanksharperswindlertrickster

   Antonyme: straight shooter

• slickers plural form
• slickers' possessive plural form
• slicker's possessive singular form