slippery
sli
ˈslɪ
sli
ppe
ry
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British pronunciation
/slˈɪpəɹi/

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
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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.
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