slippy
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- slippiness noun
Etymology
Origin of slippy
Example Sentences
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The "sharp steps" - as he calls them - are to keep him balanced on the slippy surface and ensure the spread of water is as even as possible.
From BBC
“I was surprised they allowed people to bring drinks into the stands. It made the floor really slippy.”
From Los Angeles Times
After completing the challenge, she said: "It’s a very slippy surface, it was quite difficult to keep your feet in contact with the wall."
From BBC
"I tried to climb back up but it was so wet and slippy, I was too scared I'd fall."
From BBC
While many of us are treading carefully to avoid a slip in the frosty weather, scientists led by the University of Leicester have been investigating how to make surfaces even slippier!
From Science Daily
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