slicker

• Se dit de quelque chose de lisse, efficace et bien fait, souvent avec une connotation d'habileté ou de raffinement, notamment en anglais américain.

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.

   Glissant et lisse

   • 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.

   Synonymesglossygreasyoilysleekslipperysmooth

   Antonymescoarsedryrough

2. Superficially plausibleB2formal

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

   spécieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesfacileglibplausibleshallowsilkysmoothspecioussuavesuperficial

   Antonymescandidforthrightgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward

3. Smooth and shinyB1formal

   Having a smooth, glossy, and reflective surface.

   lisse et brillant

   • 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.

   Synonymesglossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysleek

   Antonymescoarsedullgrainymatterough

4. Skilled in deceptionB2informal

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

   Déloyalement habile, retors

   • 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.

   Synonymescraftycunningdeviousduplicitousguilefulsilver-tonguedslysmooth-tonguedtrickywily

   Antonymesartlessguilelesshonestingenuousnaive

• Nom 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.

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.

   Ciré imperméable

   • 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.

   Synonymesmacmackintoshoilskinraincoatwaterproof

2. Well-dressed personB2informalamerican

   A person with refined manners and stylish, fashionable clothing.

   Personne élégante

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeaucoxcombdandydudefashion platefop

3. Deceptive personC1informalamerican

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

   Escroc

   • 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.

   Synonymescharlatancon manconfidence manfraudhustlermountebanksharperswindlertrickster

   Antonymesstraight shooter