slip·per·y
adjective
slipperier (comparative adjective)
- (of a surface or object) difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy:
- (of a person) evasive and unpredictable; not to be relied on:
- (of a word or concept) elusive in meaning because changing according to one's point of view:
Synonyms
slithery,
greasy,
oily,
icy,
glassy,
smooth,
slick,
slimy,
wet,
slippy,
skiddy,
lubricious,
dry,
rough,
evasive,
unreliable,
unpredictable,
devious,
crafty,
cunning,
wily,
tricky,
artful,
guileful,
slick,
sly,
sneaky,
scheming,
contriving,
untrustworthy,
deceitful,
deceptive,
duplicitous,
dishonest,
treacherous,
false,
snide,
shady,
shifty,
foxy,
iffy,
dodgy,
open,
reliable,
trustworthy