What does slippery mean

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Log in Sign Up. Save Word. Definition of slippery. Other Words from slippery slipperiness noun. Synonyms for slippery Synonyms furtive , shady , shifty , sly , sneaking , sneaky , stealthy Visit the Thesaurus for More.

See word origin. Not trustworthy; elusive or tricky. Causing or tending to cause sliding or slipping. Tending to slip, as from one's grasp. Causing or liable to cause sliding or slipping, as a wet, waxed, or greasy surface. Tending to slip away, as from a grasp. Not reliable or trustworthy; deceitful. Subject to change. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

Join us Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Want to learn more? Word Origin late 15th cent. Check pronunciation: slippery. Nearby words slipper noun slippered adjective slippery adjective slippy adjective slip road noun.