Slips
/slɪps/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Slips
noun
- A twig or shoot; a cutting.
- A descendant, a scion.
- A young person (now usually with of introducing descriptive qualifier).
"She couldn't hurt a fly, young slip of a girl that she is."
- A long, thin piece of something.
- A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
"a salary slip"
noun
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."
- To pass (a note, money, etc.), often covertly.
"She thanked the porter and slipped a ten-dollar bill into his hand."
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