as in slippery
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
bathtubs are a little too slippy for the elderly residents, so grab rails are standard fixtures
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Recent Examples of slippy
Adding floodlights on the outside courts would not solve the issue of grass courts becoming slippy once night falls and the temperature drops.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Robinson says the slippy glove has, in the past, been used at La Masia, Barcelona’s iconic academy, thanks to former Barca goalkeeping coach Xavi Ferrando.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Your discharge may be thick sometimes and thinner or slippier at other times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
The plastic is shatter-proof, which is great in a bathroom with those hard and slippy surfaces.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Colloidal oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for calming down inflamed skin, and the slippy texture of this cleansing cream-balm feels soft and comfortable on the skin.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
Vibram MegaGrip at the outsole provides confident traction in slippy wet terrain, and the dual-density EVA footbed softens every footfall.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Robinson says the slippy glove has, in the past, been used at La Masia, Barcelona’s iconic academy, thanks to former Barca goalkeeping coach Xavi Ferrando.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Your discharge may be thick sometimes and thinner or slippier at other times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
The plastic is shatter-proof, which is great in a bathroom with those hard and slippy surfaces.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Colloidal oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for calming down inflamed skin, and the slippy texture of this cleansing cream-balm feels soft and comfortable on the skin.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
Vibram MegaGrip at the outsole provides confident traction in slippy wet terrain, and the dual-density EVA footbed softens every footfall.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippy
Adjective
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The comments are brimming with intrepid flip-flop wearers who have worn these shoes on cruise ships, uneven European sidewalks, slippery hiking trails in Hawaii, and more.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Inspiration is a slippery concept — what resonates deeply with one person might barely register for another.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The treatment increases pavement friction, particularly when wet weather makes roadways slick, and helps to protect concrete surfaces.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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And, travelers attest to their support and durability even on slick, rocky trails.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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“Slippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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