sleekit

[ slee-kit ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. sleeky.

sleekit

/ ˈsliːkɪt /

adjective

1. smooth; glossy
2. unctuous
3. deceitful; crafty; sly

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleekit¹

First recorded in 1510–20; from the Scottish past participle of sleek ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleekit¹

Scottish, from past participle of sleek

Example Sentences

Any more than they did when Sir John Suckling apostrophised the "wee, sleekit, cow'rin', tim'rous beastie."

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