Definition of Slippery
Slippery
Slip·per·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having a smooth surface that causes things to slide or fall.
e.g. The slippery floor was a hazard for the elderly.
(adjective)
figuratively difficult to grasp, often due to being variable and/or imprecise in meaning;
e.g. The professor is covering a slippery concept in class today, so pay close attention.
(adjective)
tricky, dishonest, or unpredictable, and therefore not trustworthy or reliable;
e.g. He is a slippery individual so no-one wants to be business partners with him.
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