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slipperiness

[/ˈslɪp.ər.i.nəs/]
noun
escorregadia
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.
Synonyms
lubricityslicknessevasivenesstrickinesscunning
Antonyms
griptractionfrictionhonestystraightforwardness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escorregadia
Most commonly used term
São Paulo
escorregadia
Standard usage
Portugal
escorregadio
More common as adjective; noun form less frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

slippery as an eel
smooth operator
greased lightning
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