1. The quality of being slippery; the state of having a surface that causes difficulty in maintaining grip or traction
The slipperiness of the ice made it dangerous to walk outside.
A escorregadia do gelo tornou perigoso caminhar do lado de fora.
2. The quality of being evasive, elusive, or difficult to pin down; deceptiveness
The politician's slipperiness when answering questions frustrated the journalists.
A esquivança do político ao responder perguntas frustrou os jornalistas.
3. The quality of being difficult to hold or keep secure
The slipperiness of the wet soap made it hard to grip.
A escorregadia do sabão molhado dificultava segurá-lo.