city slicker

noun

Examples of city slicker in a Sentence

city slickers who've never seen a real farm with their snotty attitude, the city slickers quickly wore out their welcome
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Fellow city slickers know heat waves in New York can be punishing, and layers (both on the body and the skin) are best worn with a less-is-more approach. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 June 2025 The crowd is a mix of cowboys and city slickers who come for cold beer, line-dancing classes, country music and a bonefide, country-style night out. Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Apr. 2021 Anna Pigeon — Premieres in 2026 Anna Pigeon is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 Anna Pigeon is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. Peter White, Deadline, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for city slicker

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of city slicker was in 1914

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“City slicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20slicker. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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