slicker

• Se 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.

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

1. Smooth and slipperyB1formal

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

   Resbaladizo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosglossygreasyoilysleekslipperysmooth

   Antónimoscoarsedryrough

2. Superficially plausibleB2formal

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

   Superficialmente plausible

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfacileglibplausibleshallowsilkysmoothspecioussuavesuperficial

   Antónimoscandidforthrightgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward

3. Smooth and shinyB1formal

   Having a smooth, glossy, and reflective surface.

   Resbaladizo y brillante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosglossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysleek

   Antónimoscoarsedullgrainymatterough

4. Skilled in deceptionB2informal

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

   Astuto y engañoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscraftycunningdeviousduplicitousguilefulsilver-tonguedslysmooth-tonguedtrickywily

   Antónimosartlessguilelesshonestingenuousnaive

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

1. Waterproof coatB2formalamerican

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

   Impermeable de hule

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmacmackintoshoilskinraincoatwaterproof

2. Well-dressed personB2informalamerican

   A person with refined manners and stylish, fashionable clothing.

   Persona elegante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeaucoxcombdandydudefashion platefop

3. Deceptive personC1informalamerican

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

   Estafador astuto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscharlatancon manconfidence manfraudhustlermountebanksharperswindlertrickster

   Antónimosstraight shooter