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boatman | 11:26 Tue 06th Nov 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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What the origin of the word slicker, as in city slicker?
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From slick in the sense of smooth-tongued or plausible. So, by inference, a rogue or one who cons people out of their cash. A city slicker was someone who worked in the City, esp. a banker or stockbroker, who made money out of other peoples' money.

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