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

He will also have to get used to a slicker ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2024

While one might argue that artificial intelligence allows for quicker, slicker user experiences, creating user experiences dependent on AI guarantees that any error or poor design choice becomes a single point of failure.

From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2023

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