"slicked-back" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more slicked-back [comparative], most slicked-back [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} slicked-back (comparative more slicked-back, superlative most slicked-back)
  1. (of a hairstyle) Treated with a wet-look gel and combed straight back Categories (topical): Hair
    Sense id: en-slicked-back-en-adj-SRd9tAuy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "Treated with a wet-look gel and combed straight back"
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        "(of a hairstyle) Treated with a wet-look gel and combed straight back"
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