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British pronunciation
/slˈɪpəɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "slippery"

slippery
01

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

slippery definition and meaning
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The fish was slippery to hold as it wriggled in his grasp, making it challenging to keep a hold of.
The soap made the bathtub slippery, posing a risk of slipping and falling.
02

(of a person) difficult to trust or deal with

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She found him to be a slippery character who always changed his story.
They warned her about his slippery nature, saying he never followed through on promises.
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The instructions for the project were slippery, leaving the team unsure of how to proceed.
His slippery explanations made it hard to understand his true intentions.

Word Family

slip

Verb

slipper

Noun

slippery

Adjective

nonslippery

Adjective

nonslippery

Adjective

slipperiness

Noun

slipperiness

Noun
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