slicken

[ˈslɪkən]

slicken Definition

• 1. to make smooth or slippery
• 2. to become smooth or slippery

Using slicken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slicken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The rain slickened the roads.

• Example

  He slickened his hair with gel.

• Example

  The surface of the ice rink was slickened by the Zamboni machine.

slicken Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slicken

• smoothen
• polish
• lubricate

Phrases with slicken

• slicken up

  to make oneself look neat and tidy

  Example

  He slickened up before the job interview.

• slicken one's tongue

  to speak smoothly and persuasively

  Example

  He slickened his tongue to convince the client to sign the contract.

• slick as a whistle

  very smooth and efficient

  Example

  The new system is slick as a whistle, with no delays or errors.

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Summary: slicken in Brief

'Slicken' [ˈslɪkən] means to make smooth or slippery, or to become smooth or slippery. It can refer to surfaces, such as roads or hair, and can be used in phrases like 'slicken up,' meaning to make oneself look neat and tidy, and 'slicken one's tongue,' meaning to speak smoothly and persuasively.