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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As a New Yorker for many years now, Irina Shayk has perfected the art of city slicker style. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 The décor is a more elevated offering for the Catskills and its stylish cocktail bar attracts a sophisticated crowd of city slickers. Emma Harding, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 At the heart of the movie is the idea that a city slicker like Maeve could come to this small town, make a difference, create a grassroots effort to fund the Mayor’s drought relief project, and rid her cousin of the sweet farm girl reputation she’s gained. Matthew Creith, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2024 The set-up is somewhat traditional: will this city slicker give into country life and abandon his big-talking dreams to care for his kooky nephews? Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for city slicker 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Dec. 2024.

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