"Slick" meaning in English

See Slick in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Slick
  1. A term of address, generally applied to males, possibly including strangers, implying that the person addressed is slick in the sense of "sophisticated", but often used sarcastically.
    Sense id: en-Slick-en-name-JE~LBEh4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms of address, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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          "text": "That was a great move locking your keys in the car, Slick."
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          "text": "Don't you look good tonight, Slick!"
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