Once and for all, what the heck is the true definition of being SLICK?

Slick, like everything else is a matter of opinion. You could say that Pernell Whitaker is a slick fighter. He made you miss shots while landing his own. However, Juan Manuel Marquez also has a slick style, with counters of his own and his effortless combinations. Neither fighter REALLY fights the same at all. Slick, simply means smooth. This bull**** that slick means defensive is propagaded by people who want to use "cool-sounding" words to describe fighters they like. It CAN be defensive, but isn't only used for defensive.

If you're gonna take the meaning of SLICK from an internationally accepted dictionary, then many so called Outstanding Boxers doesn't deserve to be called "SLICK" If you're gonna consider the manners: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/slick slick1     Show IPA adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb –adjective 1. smooth and glossy; sleek. 2. smooth in manners, speech, etc.; suave. 3. sly; shrewdly adroit: He's a slick customer, all right. 4. ingenious; cleverly devised: a slick plan to get out of work. 5. slippery, esp. from being covered with or as if with ice, water, or oil. 6. deftly executed and having surface appeal or sophistication, but shallow or glib in content; polished but superficial; glib: a writer who has mastered every formula of slick fiction. 7. Slang . wonderful; remarkable; first-rate. –noun 8. a smooth or slippery place or spot or the substance causing it: oil slick. 9. Informal . a. a magazine printed on paper having a more or less glossy finish. b. such a magazine regarded as possessing qualities, as expensiveness, chic, and sophistication, that hold appeal for a particular readership, as one whose members enjoy or are seeking affluence. c. such a magazine regarded as having a sophisticated, deftly executed, but shallow or glib literary content. Compare pulp ( def. 6 ) . 10. any of various paddlelike tools for smoothing a surface. 11. Automotive . a wide tire without a tread, used in racing. 12. Military Slang . a helicopter. –adverb 13. smoothly; cleverly. Origin: 1300–50; ME slike (adj.); c. dial. D sleek even, smooth; akin to slick 2 —Related forms slickly, adverb slickness, noun —Synonyms 3. wily, tricky, foxy, sharp. Explore the Visual Thesaurus » Related Words for : slick glossy, satiny, silken, silklike, silky View more related words »

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pernell whitiker and willie pep, they are the definition of slick........ from those two guys there are varying degrees........... ima check again their fight vids and see for myself.

pernell whitiker and willie pep, they are the definition of slick........ from those two guys there are varying degrees...........

you forgot one.. Take it up with Webster's

it was used as a throwaway word to discribe someone that is hard to hit, generally through foot or head movement more so than with your guard. people on this website have gone balastic over it and try to use it as a real boxing term. if you want to describe someone that is good defensively or is a good defensive counter puncher, THEN SAY THAT. point taken and much appreciated.

Definition of slick boxer (alias FMJ)? easy... safety first and run all the way until the last bell.

1. Smooth, glossy, and slippery: sidewalks slick with ice. See Synonyms at sleek. 2. Deftly executed; adroit: "as slick as a sonnet, but as dull as ditch water" (Tallulah Bankhead). 3. Shrewd; wily. 4. Superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or soundness: a slick writing style. See Synonyms at glib 5. african american you forgot one...

what the heck does being "slick" mean? "slick" = african american

1. Smooth, glossy, and slippery: sidewalks slick with ice. See Synonyms at sleek. 2. Deftly executed; adroit: "as slick as a sonnet, but as dull as ditch water" (Tallulah Bankhead). 3. Shrewd; wily. 4. Superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or soundness: a slick writing style. See Synonyms at glib

where did the word came from then? agreeable to me, its more on the aspect of some other variables like perhaps the opponent type and being able beat that someone to the punch. defensive and being able to counterpunch = slick? it was used as a throwaway word to discribe someone that is hard to hit, generally through foot or head movement more so than with your guard. people on this website have gone balastic over it and try to use it as a real boxing term. if you want to describe someone that is good defensively or is a good defensive counter puncher, THEN SAY THAT.

it has no definition. Its just a stupid word that has no boxing relevance, and its 'definition' can vary drastically from person to person. where did the word came from then? agreeable to me, its more on the aspect of some other variables like perhaps the opponent type and being able beat that someone to the punch. http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453688&highlight=slickology hate on horus but he nailed this one. defensive and being able to counterpunch = slick?

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453688&highlight=slickology hate on horus but he nailed this one.

it has no definition. Its just a stupid word that has no boxing relevance, and its 'definition' can vary drastically from person to person.

Elusive, slippery, hard to hit. Joan Guzman, Mayweather, Whitaker, Toney, Dirrell, not at all--no fighter is perfect--we're all human--i'm talking overall--there are ways to beat slick fighters as it has been done before--it's just that manny doesn't want to find out- i see, the definition is starting to take shape in my mind. more of an overall package, the fact that they are still beatable makes more sense to me. but the fact that being slick may still be greatly dependent on the opposition still hold weight, i think. you can look slick based on your opponents abilities.

hmm, from this definition with so many features, its like your describing a perfect boxer for me :omfg:. does it means being slick is not being able to commit mistakes in the ring?not at all--no fighter is perfect--we're all human--i'm talking overall--there are ways to beat slick fighters as it has been done before--it's just that manny doesn't want to find out-

http://www.papermarc.com.au/images/mat-black-lg.jpg so only them are qualified is what you are insinuating? from someone`s post its like "slick" is synonymous to "perfect", and if that is the case, then can there be really someone who can qualify as one? coz inmho, one fighter can look slick based on his opponent and he may look bland if matched with others who could negate his strong qualities. so many variables to consider...:ugh:

Elusive, slippery, hard to hit. Joan Guzman, Mayweather, Whitaker, Toney, Dirrell,