noun
- smooth patches of oil or other substances on a surface, especially water
- glossy magazines, especially those printed on high-quality paper
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of slick; makes smooth or glossy
Examples
- Oil slicks from the tanker accident covered several miles of ocean.
- The harbor was polluted with fuel slicks after the storm.
- She prefers reading literary journals over fashion slicks.
- The newsstand sells various slicks and trade publications.
- He slicks his hair back with gel every morning.
- Rain slicks the roads and makes driving dangerous.
- The mechanic slicks the parts with lubricant before assembly.