Definitions
There are 26 meanings of the word
Slips.
How to pronounce slips:
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Slips - as a noun
A minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
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Potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
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A part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
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A young and slender person
Example: "He's a mere slip of a lad"
An accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
Example: "He blamed his slip on the ice"
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A slippery smoothness
Example: "He could feel the slickness of the tiller"
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Artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
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Bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
Example: "The burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"
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Slips - as a verb
Insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
Example: "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Example: "The wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
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Fall to a lower standard
Example: "My grades are slipping"
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Move smoothly and easily
Example: "The bolt slipped into place"
To make a mistake or be incorrect
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Pass on stealthily
Example: "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"
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Move easily
Example: "Slip into something comfortable"
Cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion
Example: "He slipped the bolt into place"
Example Sentences
"He collected all the slips of paper scattered on the floor."
"The performer executed a series of impressive dance slips."
"The teacher handed out the absence slips to the students."
"The accountant organized all the financial slips in a file."
"He had a collection of rare postage slips from around the world."
Word Game Points
Is SLIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slips is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLIPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SLIPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slips is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLIPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SLIPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slips is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLIPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
