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slicking

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/ˈslɪkɪŋ/ · slic-king

The action of making something slick or smooth, often applied to hair or surfaces.

Meanings

verbformal

The action of making something slick or smooth, often applied to hair or surfaces.

کسی چیز کو ہموار یا چمکدار بنانے کا عمل، عام طور پر بالوں یا سطحوں پر نافذ کیا جاتا ہے۔

سلکنگ

slicking

Synonyms

smoothingpolishingglossingچمکاناپالش کرناہموار کرنا

Antonyms

rougheningdullingmattingکھردرا کرنامدھم کرنابے رونق کرنا

Common Collocations

  • hair slicking
  • slicking a surface
  • slicking back hair

Example Sentences

He was slicking back his hair with gel for the event.

وہ تقریب کے لئے اپنے بالوں کو جیل کے ساتھ پیچھے کر رہا تھا۔

Woh taqreeb ke liye apne balon ko gel ke saath peechay kar raha tha.

Slicking the surface of the table made it easier to clean.

میز کی سطح کو چمکانا اسے صاف کرنا آسان بنا دیا۔

Mez ki satah ko chamakana ise saaf karna aasaan bana diya.

After slicking the leather, it looked brand new.

چمکا دینے کے بعد چمڑا نئے جیسا نظر آیا۔

Chamakane ke baad chamra naye jaisa nazar aaya.

Easily Confused With

slacking:Slacking refers to being lazy or not working hard, while slicking is about making something smooth.

Word Family

slick
adjectiveچمکدار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of slick, like a slick car that looks shiny and smooth.

Imagine a shiny, polished table surface reflecting light.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "slic" — smooth, slippery

First known use: 14th century

The term 'slicking' has evolved from Middle English, where it referred to making something smooth or polished.