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sleekit

[ slee-kit ]

adjective

, Scot.


sleekit

/ ˈsliːkɪt /

adjective

  1. smooth; glossy
  2. unctuous
  3. deceitful; crafty; sly


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sleekit1

First recorded in 1510–20; from the Scottish past participle of sleek 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sleekit1

Scottish, from past participle of sleek

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Example Sentences

Any more than they did when Sir John Suckling apostrophised the "wee, sleekit, cow'rin', tim'rous beastie."

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