Synonyms for sleeking
verb shine, buffAntonyms for sleeking
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Philip Lief Group.
Word Origin & History
1580s, variant of Middle English slike (see slick (adj.)). Originally of healthy-looking animal hair; applied to persons 1630s, with sense of "plump and smooth-skinned." Figurative meaning "slick, fawning, flattering" is from 1590s.
Example Sentences forsleeking
"Ye've just guessed it," answered Thomas, sleeking down his front hair with his fingers in a sober way.
Beat out the superfluous Colour, smooth them over with a sleeking stick, and reduce them to a proper size.
He put aside the file and reached for the hone, sleeking it along the bright metal ribbon of the new edge.