slippy
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But for a needless first-half push by Will Rigg and some slippy late handling from Campbell Ridl and Will Goodrick-Clarke, the Chiefs could easily have had a four-try bonus point and the end-of-year top spot.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
That rating also means it’ll resist jets of water if you want to listen to tunes in the shower — it’s also “drop proof” if things get slippy.
From The Verge • Aug. 17, 2022
The Nordmärke’s only downside is the slightly slippy top surface.
From Slate • Sep. 28, 2018
For snowy, slippy days, add a traction device like Yaktrax to your shoes.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2016
"And if you go by Burnane the rocks are slippy with the rain, and the path to the shore is full of danger."
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
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