Slicker Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɫɪkɝ

SLIK-er

UK

slˈɪkɐ

SLIK-uh

Definition

A 'slicker' is a waterproof coat or raincoat that people wear to stay dry in the rain.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in American English and often informal. 'Slicker' is most commonly used for raincoats made from shiny, waterproof material. Also rarely used as slang for a clever or smooth person, but that meaning is less common.

• Spanish: impermeable - gabán de lluvia
• Portuguese (BR): capa de chuva - impermeável (roupa)
• Portuguese (PT): capa de chuva - impermeável (peça de roupa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 雨衣
• Chinese (Traditional): 雨衣
• Hindi: बरसाती - वर्षा कोट
• Arabic: معطف مطري - جاكيت مطري
• Bengali: রেইনকোট - জলরোধী কোট
• Russian: дождевик
• Japanese: レインコート
• Vietnamese: áo mưa
• Korean: 비옷 - 우비
• Turkish: yağmurluk
• Urdu: بارش کوٹ
• Indonesian: jas hujan

Example Sentences

I always wear my slicker when it rains.

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His yellow slicker kept him dry during the storm.

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The children hung their slickers near the door.

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Grab your slicker—it looks like it's about to pour outside.

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Everyone in the city was wearing a slicker this morning.

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I forgot my slicker at home and got completely soaked!

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