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- US Pronunciation
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- [slip-uh-ree, slip-ree]
- /ˈslɪp ə ri, ˈslɪp ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [slip-uh-ree, slip-ree]
- /ˈslɪp ə ri, ˈslɪp ri/
Definitions of slipperier word
- adjective slipperier tending or liable to cause slipping or sliding, as ice, oil, a wet surface, etc.: a slippery road. 1
- adjective slipperier tending to slip from the hold or grasp or from position: a slippery rope. 1
- adjective slipperier likely to slip away or escape: slippery prospects. 1
- adjective slipperier not to be depended on; fickle; shifty, tricky, or deceitful. 1
- adjective slipperier unstable or insecure, as conditions: a slippery situation. 1
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Origin of slipperier
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; alteration of slipper2; compare Low German slipperig; see -y1
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Parts of speech for Slipperier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slipperier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
slipperier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slipperier
noun slipperier
- danger — Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.
- hot potato — Informal. a situation or issue that is difficult, unpleasant, or risky to deal with.
- imperilment — to put in peril or danger; endanger.
- clouds — a comedy (423 b.c.) by Aristophanes.
- evasiveness — The quality of being evasive.
Antonyms for slipperier
noun slipperier
adj slipperier
- glace — frozen.
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