Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slick cam

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.56 in modern English

Syllables: slick- -cam
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Uncountable

Example Sentences

""It's slick cam out here this morning," my father said, using the waterman's phrase for totally calm."
"'It's a very slick cam out there today so oi don't expect you Dingbatters got very quamish?' enquired the Capt Birdseye lookalike at Ocracoke Island harbour."
"“Looks like slick cam today, Cap'n.” Charles stared straight up at her. “Slick what?” “Slick cam. It means the water's as smooth as glass. I told you they speak differently over here.”"
""Suit yourself. It'll be near two hours afore I head back. The Sound is slick cam today. Should be a smooth trip over to the island.""

Etymology

The second word is possibly related to calm.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does slick cam mean?: Smooth water.
Where does slick cam come from?: The second word is possibly related to calm.

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