slithery

adjective slith·ery \ˈsli-thə-rē\

: having an unpleasantly slippery surface, feeling, or quality

: having a flowing and smooth look or way of moving

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: having a slippery surface, texture, or quality

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circa 1825

Synonyms: greased, greasy, lubricated, oiled, slicked, slippery, slippy, slick

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adjective slith·ery \ˈsli-thə-rē\

: having a slippery surface, texture, or quality

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