1 definition found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Sleek \Sleek\ (sl[=e]k), a. [Compar. {Sleeker} (sl[=e]k"[~e]r); superl. {Sleekest}.] [OE. slik; akin to Icel. sl[imac]kr, and OE. sliken to glide, slide, G. schleichen, OHG. sl[imac]hhan, D. slik, slijk, mud, slime, and E. slink. Cf. {Slick}, {Slink}.] 1. Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Not rough or harsh. [1913 Webster] Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
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