slick

[ctivnan]

Slick /'slik/

(adjective)
- (of an action or thing) done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way

e.g. It's amazing how the Venetians create slick glasses.

- (of a thing) superficially impressive or efficient in presentation
- (of a person or their behavior) adroit or clever; glibly assured
- (of skin or hair) smooth and glossy
- (of a surface) smooth, wet, and slippery

(noun)
- a small smear or patch of a glossy or wet substance, esp. a cosmetic

(verb)
- [ trans. ] make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or cream to it

- cover with a film of liquid; make wet or slippery

e.g. It was unbearably hot and humid during the night and I wasn't surprised to wake up slicked with sweat

- ( slick someone/something up) make someone or something smart, tidy, or stylish.