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verb

Definition of slicksnext
present tense third-person singular of slick
as in greases
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction slicking the bottom of their skis with wax

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slicks

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noun

plural of slick
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as in sheets

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as in slickers

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as in choppers

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  1. choppers
  2. sneakers
  3. fox
Noun
  • Reagan National Airport has the nation's busiest runway, and commercial planes and choppers share nearby airspace.
    — Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The exhibition, showcasing the creative work of independent builders from around the globe, will include choppers, café racers, and even some radical contraptions for which no generic description applies.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of choppers
Noun
  • The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Style the outfit with clogs, or pair the sweater with black leggings and sneakers while running errands.
    — Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of sneakers
Noun
  • Later Baby Shark and Pinkfong, the name of a pink fox character, ride on SeaWorld attractions.
    — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Sightings of Bon Secour’s resident nesting sea turtles, endangered Alabama beach mice, more than 350 species of migratory birds, foxes, armadillos, and more are common.
    — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of fox
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