slippery
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Definition & Meaning of "slippery"in English

slippery
01

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

slippery definition and meaning
Examples
The fish was slippery to hold as it wriggled in his grasp, making it challenging to keep a hold of.
02

(of a person) difficult to trust or deal with

Examples
She found him to be a slippery character who always changed his story.
Examples
The instructions for the project were slippery, leaving the team unsure of how to proceed.
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