2slip noun
plural slips [count] 1 a : a small piece of paper
▪ He wrote the number on a slip of paper.
b : a piece of paper that has a specified use or purpose
▪ a deposit slip ▪ a betting slip ▪ a rejection slip — see also pink slip, sales slip 2 : a mistake
▪ a careless slip ▪ Their performance was very good except for a few minor slips. — see also a slip of the tongue (below), freudian slip 3 : a movement to a lower or worse state or condition : decline — usually singular ▪ a ratings slip = a slip in the ratings 4 : the act of losing your balance and falling especially on a slippery surface — usually singular ▪ The bruise is from a slip on the ice. 5 : a piece of woman's underwear that is like a thin dress or skirt and that is worn under a dress or skirt
▪ Her slip was showing. ▪ You will need a half slip [=a slip that only covers you from the waist down] for that dress. — see color picture 6 : a place for a ship or boat in the water between two piers
▪ She guided her boat into one of the slips.
▪ He wrote the number on a slip of paper.
b : a piece of paper that has a specified use or purpose
▪ a deposit slip ▪ a betting slip ▪ a rejection slip — see also pink slip, sales slip
▪ a careless slip ▪ Their performance was very good except for a few minor slips. — see also a slip of the tongue (below), freudian slip
▪ Her slip was showing. ▪ You will need a half slip [=a slip that only covers you from the waist down] for that dress. — see color picture
▪ She guided her boat into one of the slips.
a slip of the tongue
: something that is said by mistake
▪ a careless slip of the tongue
▪ a careless slip of the tongue
give (someone) the slip
informal : to escape (someone) : to get away from (someone)
▪ The intruder ran from the police and gave them the slip.
▪ The intruder ran from the police and gave them the slip.
