slippy

Adjective complement with noun phrase

• make: Winter can cause localized deep mud in places but generally just makes things slippy and slow going.

Modifies a noun

• condition: Tho bright and sunny the circuit was very damp and officials warned drivers of very slippy conditions.
• rock: Turning at the top was tricky on the slippy rocks in the gale but what a blast the descent was.
• mud: With our heavy packs, the slippy mud and excessive scrambling around over big boulders we made slow progress.
• floor: Ideal where you must avoid wet slippy floors, ideal for the elderly, or in the car.
• road: Yes - I have been caught unawares by slippy roads when driving.
• grass: Standing on my head now, bouncing in the wet slippy grass.

Modifying Another Word

• quite: The barge, being rear wheel drive, was quite slippy on some of the hairpin turns.
• very: My diary is very slippy too & I often have to make up for 6 days at a time.
• too: The idea is to stop the roads becoming too slippy and greasy.
• rather: Unfortunately there were 3 cars stopped at the next traffic lights and it turned out to be rather slippy.
• little: A beautiful night if a little slippy under foot, played in good spirits with some superb hitting & fielding by both teams.
• pretty: The path on the approach to the CIC Hut is pretty slippy in places so watch your step.

Used with adjective complement

• get: Highly recommend doing this outdoors - especially if you have laminate, as this can get very slippy!
• become: Some banks can become slippy under foot during and after rain showers.
• bear: Had another wander round and went into the main tent to hear born slippy being played and the crowd was gong mental!
• look: Old Julius ' oo were gettin ' cold Said " Send out a scout an ' look slippy " .