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[ adjective ] being such as to cause things to slip or slide
Synonyms Examples "slippery sidewalks" "a slippery bar of soap" "the streets are still slippy from the rain" Used in print (Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)He paced slowly , stooping , staring at the damp , slippery floor . Related terms nonslippery slipping sliding nonstick slimed lubricious slithery slick smooth |
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[ adjective ] not to be trusted
Examples "how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is"- James Agee "they called Reagan the teflon president because mud never stuck to him" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] not to be trusted
Synonyms Examples "how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is"- James Agee Related terms |
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