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Meaning of "sleeky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SLEEKY

sleeky  [ˈsliːkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SLEEKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sleeky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SLEEKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sleeky in the English dictionary

The definition of sleeky in the dictionary is quite sleek in style.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SLEEKY


beaky
ˈbiːkɪ
cheeky
ˈtʃiːkɪ
cliquey
ˈkliːkɪ
cliquy
ˈkliːkɪ
cock-a-leekie
ˌkɒkəˈliːkɪ
cockieleekie
ˈkɒkəˈliːkɪ
cockyleeky
ˈkɒkəˈliːkɪ
creaky
ˈkriːkɪ
dashiki
dɑːˈʃiːkɪ
freaky
ˈfriːkɪ
geeky
ˈɡiːkɪ
Geikie
ˈɡiːkɪ
Leakey
ˈliːkɪ
leaky
ˈliːkɪ
peaky
ˈpiːkɪ
reeky
ˈriːkɪ
sneaky
ˈsniːkɪ
squeaky
ˈskwiːkɪ
streaky
ˈstriːkɪ
tiki
ˈtiːkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SLEEKY

sleech
sleechy
sleek
sleeken
sleekit
sleekly
sleekness
sleekstone
sleep
sleep apnoea
sleep around
sleep deprivation
sleep hygiene
sleep in
sleep like a top
sleep movement
sleep off
sleep on it
sleep out
sleep rough

WORDS THAT END LIKE SLEEKY

blue-sky
chunky
creeky
funky
husky
Kentucky
kinky
ky
lucky
milky
perky
pinky
rocky
shrieky
silky
sky
sticky
tricky
Vicky
whisky

Synonyms and antonyms of sleeky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sleeky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SLEEKY

Find out the translation of sleeky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sleeky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sleeky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

sleeky
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sleeky
570 millions of speakers

English

sleeky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चमकदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

sleeky
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

sleeky
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sleeky
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sleeky
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sleeky
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sleeky
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sleeky
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

sleeky
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

sleeky
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sleeky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bóng bẩy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சூழ்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुळगुळीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sleeky
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sleeky
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sleeky
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

sleeky
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sleeky
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sleeky
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flemend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sleeky
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sleeky
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sleeky

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SLEEKY»

The term «sleeky» is normally little used and occupies the 119.833 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SLEEKY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sleeky» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sleeky» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sleeky

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SLEEKY»

Discover the use of sleeky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sleeky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Revelations of a Private Detective
lands and hereditaments unto the said \Vm. Sharp Sleeky and his heirs for and in consideration of the sum of £300 which sum the said Wm. Sharp Sleeky for the purpose of avoiding disturbances and litigation had consented to pay accordingly  ...
Andrew Forrester, 1868
2
the racing calendar steeple chases past for the season 1869-70
The Railway Handicap of 2 sov. each, with 40 added; about three miles (5 subs. — 48Z.) Mr Lynch's Resin the Bow, by Fright, 5 yrs, l0st 4lb - - - MrDaYis 1 Capt. Knox's Wagtail (late Biddy Awake), aged, l0st - Reynolds 2 Mr Naghten's Sleeky ...
c j e jp weatherby, 1870
3
“Drifting About,” or what “Jeems Pipes of Pipesville” saw ...
Sleeky Jack—Now, then, jest year me speak, an' ill up and tell you. This year hidentical donkey as he speaks on, used to run on Hampstead-heath on a Sundays, along with another one; this year tother one died through severe weather, and ...
Stephen C. Massett, 1863
4
THE RACING CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1868
R. J. HUNTER. Two miles on the Steeplechase Course — heats. (7 Subs.)— £68. Mr Naghten's b m Sleeky Kitty, by New- ton-le-Willows, 6 yrs, 9st 131b— M. Broderick ... ... ... 1 1 Mr Nally's br g Stephens, 6 yrs, 10st 111b —Mr Ruttledge .
R. J. HUNTER, 1869
5
"Drifting About,": Or, What "Jeems Pipes, of Pipesville" ...
Sleeky Jack — Now, then, jest year me speak, an' ill up and tell you. This year hidentical donkey as he speaks on, used to run on Hampstead-heath on a Sundays, along with another one ; this year tother one died through severe weather, and ...
Stephen C. Massett, 1863
6
"Drifting about"; or, What "Jeems Pipes, of Pipesville," ...
Sleeky Jack— Now, then, jest year me speak, an' ill up and tell you. This year hidentical donkey as he speaks on, used to run on Hampstead-heath on a Sundays, along with another one ; this year tother one died through severe weather, and ...
Stephen C. Massett, 1863
7
Soviet Literature
"Sleeky!" came the falsetto again, followed by that slowly dying whistle. Sleeky still remembered his former master. Damn itl He remembered the sugar, the hands, the whistle, the voice. I dropped the reins for a moment to trick him, make him ...
‎1973
8
A Collection of Political Effusions which appeared during ...
O, where is Cobler Sleeky's name, Old boy Mammon? O, where is Cobler Sleeky's name, Old boy Mammon? The Cobler wi' the rest has gane, And ranked himsel' in Murray's train, I doubt the Cobler's no his lane, In spite 0' a' our gammon.
‎1834
9
Scottish Dictionary and Supplement: In Four Volumes. Suppl. ...
SLEEKIE, adj. Fawning and deceitful, Roxb., Dumfr., Aberd. ; Sleekit, synon. " Sleeky Tarn possesses both his own and his neighbour's farm at this day." Perils of Man, ii. 314. And gane he has with the sleeky auld carle, Around the hill sae ...
John Jamieson, 1841
10
Phonics Through Poetry
... chatterer, scatter, mat, catch, scratcher, slathery, spatch, can't, scratch, that's, that ADDITIONAL SOUNDS Consonant digraph ch as in chin: chatterer, catch, scratcher, spitch, spatch, scratch, scritching, reaching S-blends: scat, sleeky, spitfire, ...
Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SLEEKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sleeky is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Who Should lead Flying Eagles' Attack; Gangling Awoniyi, Prolific …
Who Should lead Flying Eagles' Attack; Gangling Awoniyi, Prolific Success or Sleeky Ezeh ? By The NFF. Updated: May 3, 2015. Choice strikers for Manu_NFF. «Nigeria Football Federation, May 15»
2
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Quietly List BevHills Estate
... domiciles in the immediate vicinity are owned by Hollywood luminaries including David Geffen, Brad Grey and Simon Fuller, whose sleeky renovated mansion ... «Variety, Apr 15»
3
Jenis-Jenis Pomade
Tren rambut sleeky hair dan the pompadour masih menjadi tren rambut pria hingga saat ini. Meski terlihat sederhana, ada teknik khusus untuk mengaplikasikan ... «FHM, Feb 15»
4
“Chemito” Moreno Goes for 13th Title Defense vs. Juan Carlos Payano
The sleeky southpaw considered by many to be one of the better craftsmen in the sport today has reeled off 13 of 14 victories since winning the WBA title. «thaboxingvoice, Sep 14»
5
Sleeky Flechtfrisur à la Fashion East
Zugegeben: Diese kreative Sleek-Frisur ist nichts für schwache Beauty-Nerven. Aber sie ist exzentrisch, besonders, fashion-forward. Wie der Sleeky Flecht-Style ... «Elle, Mar 14»
6
360Features: Meet Kenya's Hit Rap Duo, LMK254
LMK stands for Lyricists Made in Kenya, and is made up of Sleeky & Jay Beat, blood brothers born and raised in the capital Nairobi City in Kenya. «360Nobs.com, Nov 13»
7
Onyeka Onwenu, Sonny Irabor, Timi Dakolo Pay Tribute To Late …
... on stage was part of the activities for the night as well as musical performances by Timi Dakolo, Yemi Alade, Victor Essien (Sleeky) and The Soul Train band. «CHANNELS, Nov 13»
8
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Adds Ray Liotta, Juno Temple & Jeremy …
2005's Sin City featured a sprawling cast committing spectacular acts of comic book-styled violence. Sleeky realized by Robert Rodriguez, the crime thriller ... «Cinema Blend, Jan 13»
9
Win A Handbag Worth £229
So, we've teamed up with Rabeanco to give away one of their gorgeous Sleeky Bags worth £229. With its purple berry toned leather, the Sleeky handbag is ... «StyleNest, May 12»
10
Limited Edition Zelda 3DS confirmed for Europe
There's nothing Nintendo can do about its decidedly non-sleeky lines, unless they make a 3DS Lite, but this gorgeous-looking new Zelda-themed version is ... «Metro, Nov 11»

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