slipping

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/ˈslɪpɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
To err.
To accidentally reveal a secret or otherwise say something unintentional.
To move or fly (out of place); to shoot; often with out, off, etc.“A bone may slip out of place.”

noun

The act of something that slips; a slip; a skidding or sudden loosening motion.“slippings and slidings”

Related words

Synonyms

slippery slippy slithering sliding dragging dropping descending tumble falling fall sag declining straying sneaking losing falls

Associated

clutch stitches coma stitch twisting slip knot grasp torque friction fingers

Rhymes

nipping gripping whipping stripping clipping flipping ripping chipping tripping skipping

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