slick
licin
definition
verb
his damp hair was slicked back
make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or cream to it.
She slicked her hair up , did her makeup, and ran down the stairs.
make someone or something smart, tidy, or stylish.
noun
Nicholls was competing in France in 2002 when the slick from the oil tanker Prestige hit the beach.
an oil slick.
He didn't have much time in the car before the race and going out on slicks in those conditions was a real test,’ reckoned Lockie.
a race car or bicycle tire without a tread, for use in dry weather conditions.
adjective
a slick piece of software
(of an action or thing) done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way.
a dandy-looking dude with a slick black ponytail
(of skin or hair) smooth and glossy.
example
Many believe that revival comes through 'slick' advertisements and extensive planning.
Concentrate on the content and information presentation as opposed to advertising and 'slick' sales copy.
Vice Admiral Jamnong said that patrol boats have been relocated to patrol the area and helicopters are flying twice a day to report on the movements of the 'slick' .
I wear my 'slick' black hair in an elastic band threaded with red dice charms.
But this effort is based on action, not 'slick' advertising.
Py's stagecraft, with its rolling trolleys, red curtains and golded frames like religious icons, is 'slick' and efficient, but not dazzling.
The few other people that were there watched in confusion as he soared across the 'slick' surface and crashed into the wall.
Few anime operations have developed the 'slick' marketing skills necessary to take on the giants of U.S. entertainment.
If you do feel your blood pressure starting to rise, simply slap on a 'slick' of stress-relieving peppermint oil lip gloss.
The Hartlepool-born youngster has been capped by England at under-18 level and is noted for his 'slick' passing.
The sky was criss-crossed with vapour trails, and blue but for a dark 'slick' that started from some high heather burning and had spread miles, a dirty line just above the horizon of the North York Moors.
Reassuringly the leaves are dressed correctly, by being turned with the 'slick' of creamy sauce in a big stainless steel bowl.
A 'slick' piece of indie rock, it showcases Hayes' soulful voice through a string of songs tinged with sadness yet which are ultimately uplifting.
It is a 'slick' piece of work, more like a product of Madison Avenue than staid Capitol Hill.
Far from being 'slick' and superficial, it is, he says, a natural empathy with the listener which wins their sympathy and support and shows the best side of the politician.
I informed the pilot there was a large 'slick' of engine oil down the starboard pylon.
They were covered head to toe in crude oil from a massive 'slick' that had formed over the site of the sinking.
He makes use of 'slick' advertising, juiced-up commercial colors, and spanking-clean light.
She insists I try the sorbet made from her favourite Meyer lemons and then the vanilla panna cotta with slices of kumquat in a 'slick' of sweet local honey.
The ergonomics of the grip are just right and the no-grip-screw installation is 'slick' efficient and innovative.
A 'slick' of coral larvae encounters pumice (or bottles or other flotsam), and the larvae settle on it as a new home.
With his 'slick' passing, perfect timing and ability to off-load in the tackle, he set up two of Jauzion's three tries.
Mass amounts of this innocuous beverage flooded the market and, backed by 'slick' advertising campaigns and the lure of good cheap wine, few could resist the bait.
Please don't abandon that heritage in the interest of a 'slick' format and additional advertising space.
With enough money in the war chest, the conventional wisdom goes, populist approval can be won with 'slick' advertising.
There was an oily 'slick' on top and far too many noodles, flabbily over - cooked.
Shoppers are being warned not to be suckered into buying computers and other IT gear just on the back of 'slick' advertising.
Cosmetic surgeons can find themselves in similar situations when they mix professional credibility with 'slick' advertising.
The Foundling Hospital was, apart from anything else, an exceptionally 'slick' operation.
From a corporate sense, this is a 'slick' piece of work.
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