city slicker

noun

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: slicker sense 2b

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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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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, 8 July 2025 The premises are a veritable revolving door of drag queens, musicians, city slickers, Cape Cod locals, and more. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2026 For city slickers, the historic Hotel Alex Johnson is in downtown Rapid City (1 hour from each park), with modern rooms and a rooftop bar. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 Pfeiffer plays Stacy Clyburn, a city slicker who moves her family from New York City to Montana after tragedy strikes. — William Earl, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for city slicker

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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