slipper |
any lightweight, low-heeled shoe that may be easily put on and taken off, esp. one to be worn indoors. |
slippery |
having a slick surface that is difficult to move upon without sliding. [3 definitions] |
slippery elm |
a North American elm that has fragrant, gum-secreting bark. [2 definitions] |
slipshod |
carelessly done or constructed. |
slip stitch |
a loose, continuous stitch, as on a facing or hem, in which the needle takes up only a few threads of the fabric so that it will be invisible on the outside. |
slipstream |
the flow of air pushed backward by the movement of an aircraft propeller; backwash. [3 definitions] |
slip-up |
(informal) an error; blunder. |
slip up |
to make a serious or embarrassing error; blunder. |
slit |
to cut a long straight line into or through. [3 definitions] |
slither |
to move by twisting and sliding along a surface. [4 definitions] |
slitless |
combined form of slit. |
sliver |
a small, thin splinter, as of wood or glass, that has broken off. [2 definitions] |
slivovitz |
a dry, usu. colorless and bitter plum brandy of eastern Europe. |
slob |
(informal) an untidy, sloppy, or mannerless person. |
slobber |
to let liquid, esp. saliva, dribble from the mouth; drool. [5 definitions] |
sloe |
the blackthorn. [2 definitions] |
sloe-eyed |
having soft, very dark eyes. [2 definitions] |
sloe gin |
a gin liqueur flavored with sloe. |
slog |
to walk steadily and with a heavy gait; plod. [4 definitions] |
slogan |
a short phrase used to summarize a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
sloganeer |
a person who invents or uses slogans. [2 definitions] |