slick
intermediateB1/slɪk/ · slick
Having a smooth, shiny surface; well-groomed and stylish.
Meanings
Having a smooth, shiny surface; well-groomed and stylish.
چمکدار، ہموار یا شاندار
چالاک
chalak
Common Collocations
- slick hair
- slick presentation
- slick design
Example Sentences
He styled his hair to have a slick appearance.
اس نے اپنے بالوں کو چمکدار بنانے کے لیے اسٹائل کیا۔
Us ne apne baalon ko chamakdar banane ke liye style kiya.
The car had a slick design that attracted many buyers.
گاڑی کا ڈیزائن چمکدار تھا جو بہت سے خریداروں کو اپنے جانب متوجہ کرتا تھا۔
Gaari ka design chamakdar tha jo bahut se kharidaron ko apne jaanib mutwajjeh karta tha.
Her presentation was slick and professional.
اس کی پیشکش چمکدار اور پیشہ ورانہ تھی۔
Us ki peshkash chamakdar aur pesha-warana thi.
Easily Confused With
To make something smooth or glossy; to promote or market something in a polished manner.
کسی چیز کو ہموار یا چمکدار بنانا
پالش کرنا
polish karna
Common Collocations
- slick up the surface
- slick the hair back
- slick down the pages
Example Sentences
He slicked his hair back for the interview.
اس نے انٹرویو کے لیے اپنے بال پیچھے کر دیے۔
Us ne interview ke liye apne baal peeche kar diye.
They slicked up the presentation to impress the clients.
انہوں نے مؤکلوں کو متاثر کرنے کے لیے پیشکش کو چمکایا۔
Unhone mo'kilon ko mutasir karne ke liye peshkash ko chamkaya.
You should slick the surface before applying the paint.
آپ کو پینٹ لگانے سے پہلے سطح کو ہموار کرنا چاہیے۔
Aap ko paint lagane se pehle satah ko hamwaar karna chahiye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Slick sounds like 'quick'; think of quick and smooth actions.
Picture a professional, well-dressed individual with slicked-back hair.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مکھڑہ چمکدار ہے، وہ چالاک بھی ہے، ہر بات میں لائے آسودگی کا پھل، جیسا کہ چپکے ہوجائے۔
Mukharah chamakdar hai, woh chalak bhi hai, Har baat mein laaye aasuudagi ka phal, jaisa keh chupke ho jaye.
Her face shines bright, and she’s clever too, In everything, she brings the fruit of contentment, as if she hides it carefully.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چالاک کہیں کا، سمجھے سب کی بات۔
Chalak kahin ka, samjhe sab ki baat.
The slick one understands everyone's words.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "slikr" — smooth, slippery
First known use: 1600s
The term 'slick' originated from the Old Norse word 'slikr', meaning smooth or slippery, and has evolved in usage to describe a polished or glossy appearance.