aalglatt

German

Etymology

From Aal (“eel”) +‎ glatt (“slippery”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌaːlˈɡlat/

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• Rhymes: -at

Adjective

aalglatt (comparative aalglatter, superlative am aalglattesten)

1. (literally, fairly rare) very slippery, like the skin of an eel
2. (figurative) slippery; unlikely to commit oneself
3. (figurative) slick; slimy; professional in a disingenuous way

Further reading

• “aalglatt” in Duden online