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Definition of slipperiness

slipperiness

/ˈslɪp.ɚ.i.nəs/
slip · per · i · ness
Adverb:slipperily
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Adjective:slippery
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• noun

1

The physical quality or state of being smooth, wet, or greasy, making an object difficult to hold or a surface difficult to walk or drive on without sliding.

Example

"The extreme slipperiness of the icy pavement caused several pedestrians to lose their footing."

2

The quality of being evasive, unpredictable, deceitful, or difficult to pin down in behavior, meaning, or argument.

Example

"Critics noted the moral slipperiness of the politician's shifting statements during the inquiry."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slipperiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slipperiness
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