# slacks vs slick

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### slacks
*noun · frequency rank #33,420*
Semi-formal trousers which are less formal than those that are part of a suit but nowadays are considered suitable casualwear in most offices. (Takes a plural verb even when referring to a single pair; may be referred to as a pair of slacks.)

### slick
*adjective · IPA /slɪk/ · frequency rank #11,120*
Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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