slick
adjective
smooth and glossy; sleek.
slicking
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present participleof slick.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It's easy to see the oil slicking the surface and when I dip my hand in, it comes out streaked with oil.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
In this easy weeknight recipe, lime juice and a touch of soy sauce accentuate the citrusy, savory spice, especially once reduced to a sticky pan sauce for slicking pork chops.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
In winter, though, with black ice slicking the parking lot, he has no choice but to run the furnace.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
The season also provides more warmth, despite being largely set in a chilly New York spring at night, rainwater slicking the streets and reflecting the blurred lights of the city.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2022
I licked both my hands and ran them through my shortish hair, slicking down any clumps that were sticking up.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
