Slide

/slaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a continuous, smooth movement along a surface.

He experienced a thrilling slide down the water slide at the amusement park.

a small, flat piece of glass or plastic used to hold or display a specimen for examination.

The biologist prepared a slide with a sample of the bacteria.

a slope or inclined surface for sliding.

The playground has a tall slide that the kids love to play on.

verb

to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

The children love to slide down the hill on their sleds.

to cause to pass easily or smoothly.

She slid the paper across the table to him.

to move or change position in a way that is not noticeable.

He tried to slide out of the conversation without anyone noticing.

Middle English 'sliden', from Old English 'slīdan'; related to Dutch 'slijden' and German 'schleichen'.

slide into someone's DMs

To send a private or direct message to someone, often for romantic purposes.

slide by

To pass without being noticed or caught.

let it slide

To ignore or overlook something, typically a mistake or fault.

slippery

Difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy.

sliding

Moving smoothly and continuously along a surface.

slip

To lose one's footing or balance.

To leave stealthily or quietly.

I'm going to slide out of the party early.

To flirt or express romantic interest discreetly.

He slid into her DMs to ask her out.