Slip: meaning, definitions and examples

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slip

[ slɪp ]

^{Context #1}

on the floor

A slip is a smooth, often shiny piece of material that is worn underneath clothing to reduce friction and provide modesty.

Synonyms

petticoat, underskirt

Examples of usage

She wore a silk slip under her dress.
He accidentally left his slip on the floor.

^{Context #2}

mistake

A slip is a small mistake or error.

Synonyms

error, mistake

Examples of usage

She made a slip in her presentation.
He made a slip of the tongue and said the wrong name.

^{Context #3}

lose footing

To slip means to lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.

Synonyms

skid, slide

Examples of usage

She slipped on the wet floor.
He slipped and fell on the ice.

Translations

Translations of the word "slip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escorregar

deslizar
deslize

🇮🇳 फिसलना

🇩🇪 ausrutschen

🇮🇩 tergelincir

🇺🇦 підсковзнутися

🇵🇱 poślizgnąć się

🇯🇵 滑る (suberu)

🇫🇷 glisser

🇪🇸 resbalar

🇹🇷 kaymak

🇰🇷 미끄러지다 (mikkeureojida)

🇸🇦 ينزلق (yanzaliq)

🇨🇿 uklouznout

🇸🇰 šmyknúť sa

🇨🇳 滑倒 (huádǎo)

🇸🇮 spodrsniti

🇮🇸 renna

🇰🇿 тайғақтау

🇬🇪 დასრიალება (dasrialeba)

🇦🇿 sürüşmək

🇲🇽 resbalar

Word origin

The word 'slip' has a long history dating back to Old English. It originally meant to slide or glide smoothly. Over time, it developed various meanings related to mistakes, undergarments, and losing footing. The versatility of the word 'slip' has made it a common term in everyday language.

See also: slipper, slipperiness, slippers, slippery, slipping, slips.