slick
Example Sentences
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“Look, we’ve had celebrity governors. We’ve had governors who are kids of other governors, and we’ve had governors who look hot with slicked back hair and barn jackets. You know what?”
From Los Angeles Times
Beyond the slick, computerized tools, the volunteers rely on community contacts to raise awareness and receive referrals.
From Barron's
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
I practice on and on, my hair slicked down on my head, the hoodie Manny found for me wet and cold.
From Literature
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A woman with her hair slicked back into a tight bun calls out, “Next!”
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.