slesk

Danish

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sleːsk/, [sl̥eːˀsɡ̊]

Adjective

slesk (neuter slesk or sleskt, plural and definite singular attributive sleske)

1. wheedling, insinuating, smarmy
2. oily, obsequious
3. fawning

Adverb

slesk

1. insinuatingly
2. obsequiously