slicker
word
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 lluviaPortuguese (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 कोटArabic: معطف مطري - جاكيت مطريBengali: রেইনকোট - জলরোধী কোটRussian: дождевикJapanese: レインコートVietnamese: áo mưaKorean: 비옷 - 우비Turkish: yağmurlukUrdu: بارش کوٹIndonesian: jas hujan
Example Sentences
His yellow slicker kept him dry during the storm.
basic
Everyone in the city was wearing a slicker this morning.
natural
I always wear my slicker when it rains.
basic
The children hung their slickers near the door.
basic
Grab your slicker—it looks like it's about to pour outside.
natural
I forgot my slicker at home and got completely soaked!
natural