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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSlicker
/ˈslɪkər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of waterproof coat, typically made of a smooth, shiny material.
"He wore a slicker to stay dry during the heavy rain." - 2
A person who is smooth or clever in a deceptive way.
"The slicker managed to sell the old car for a much higher price than it was worth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'slicker' originates from the adjective 'slick', which comes from the Old Norse word 'slikr', meaning smooth or slippery. The suffix '-er' denotes a person or thing that performs a specific action, leading to the modern usage referring to a type of raincoat or someone who is smooth in manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slicker" is said worldwide
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imperméable
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɛʁ.me.abl
"Il a porté un imperméable pour rester au sec sous la pluie."
Regenjacke
Transliteration: ˈʁeːɡnˌjakə
"Er trug eine Regenjacke, um trocken zu bleiben."
impermeabile
Transliteration: im.per.me.a.bi.le
"Ha indossato un impermeabile per non bagnarsi."
impermeable
Transliteration: im.per.me.a.ble
"Llevó un impermeable para mantenerse seco."
capa de chuva
Transliteration: ˈkapɐ dʒi ˈʃuvɐ
"Ele usou uma capa de chuva para se manter seco."
बारिश का कोट
Transliteration: bāriś kā koṭ
"उसने बारिश के लिए एक कोट पहना।"
雨衣
Transliteration: yǔyī
"他穿着雨衣以保持干燥。"
비옷
Transliteration: biot
"그는 비를 피하기 위해 비옷을 입었다."
レインコート
Transliteration: rein kōto
"彼は雨を避けるためにレインコートを着ていた。"
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