slippy

/ˈslɪpi/
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Other forms: slippier

Definitions of slippy
  1. adjective
    causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
    “the streets are still slippy from the rain”
    synonyms: slippery
    lubricious
    having a smooth or slippery quality
    nonstick
    (of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles
    slick
    made slick by e.g. ice or grease
    sliding
    being a smooth continuous motion
    slimed, slimy
    covered with or resembling slime
    slipping, slithering
    moving as on a slippery surface
    slithery
    having a slippery surface or quality
    smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
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