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sleekit

[ slee-kit ]
/ ˈsli kɪt /
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adjective Scot.
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Origin of sleekit

First recorded in 1510–20; from the Scottish past participle of sleek2
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British Dictionary definitions for sleekit

sleekit
/ (ˈsliːkɪt) /

adjective Scot
smooth; glossy
unctuous
deceitful; crafty; sly

Word Origin for sleekit

Scottish, from past participle of sleek
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