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slippy Synonyms

Another word for slippy

Choosing another word for slippy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Smooth, wet, or greasy, making it difficult to hold onto or stand on without sliding; slippery.

Usage Example

"Be careful walking down those stone steps, as the moss makes them very slippery after the rain."

Strongest
slippery
slick
Strong
greasy
icy
slimy
Weak
lubricated
glassy

• adjective (Context 2)

Quick, prompt, or agile in movement (primarily used in the informal phrase 'look slippy').

Usage Example

"We need to look quick if we want to catch the last train home tonight."

Strongest
quick
Strong
fast
brisk
speedy
nimble
prompt

Opposites of slippy

The opposite of slippy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slow
nonslip
grippy
sluggish
rough
unhurried
dry
See all opposites of slippy

• Nearby Words

slipperily
slipperiness
slippery
slippy
sliproad
slipshod
slipstream

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slippy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slippy
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