2slick verb
slicks; slicked; slick·ing [+ obj] : to make (something) smooth and slippery
▪ The rain slicked the roads. ▪ rain-slicked roads
▪ The rain slicked the roads. ▪ rain-slicked roads
slick back/down [phrasal verb]
slick back/down (hair) or slick (hair) back/down : to pull (hair) back and make it look smooth or shiny by using water or some wet substance (such as hair gel)
▪ He climbed out of the pool and slicked back his hair. ▪ He had long sideburns and dark slicked-back hair.
▪ He climbed out of the pool and slicked back his hair. ▪ He had long sideburns and dark slicked-back hair.
