slicker

Example Sentences

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Skiers have to re-don their skis at the top for one final climb, and Fatton was much slicker than Harrop, racing away to a lead she never looked likely to relinquish.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Mostly that has meant pretending to be a Real American by riding horses, going hunting or driving around in a pick-up to prove they aren’t some effete city slicker.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

O'Malley was the slicker of the two on the feet, landing a variety of damaging strikes including punch combinations and a huge knee.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

For one thing, the local spots are much slicker.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2024

The top of the Wall was wider than the kingsroad often was, so Tyrion had no fear of falling, although the footing was slicker than he would have liked.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin