As nouns the difference between raincoat and slicker
is that raincoat is a waterproof coat worn in the rain while slicker is one who or that which s.
As an adjective slicker is
(slick).
raincoat
Noun
(
en noun)
A waterproof coat worn in the rain.
(slang) A condom.
Related terms
* mac
* mackintosh
* oilskins
* rainjacket
* waterproofs
Derived terms
* raincoat brigade
Anagrams
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slicker
English
Etymology 1
From (slick) (adjective)
Adjective
(head)
(slick)
Etymology 2
From
Noun
(
en noun)
One who or that which s.
A waterproof coat or jacket.
A person who is perceived as clever, urbane and possibly disreputable. (abbreviation of city slicker.)
A kind of burnisher for leather.
(metalworking) A curved tool for smoothing the surfaces of a mould after the withdrawal of the pattern.
See also
* city slicker
Anagrams
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