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- adjective of a hairstyle Treated with a wet-look
gel and combed straight back
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Examples
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And now we have the Mini Coupe, a Mini Cooper de minimis with two seats, a slicked-back windshield and a radically chopped roof, a Mini with male-pattern baldness.
Mini's Hot Coupe: Drive It—If Your Pal Buys One Dan Neil 2012
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The actor/full-time college student graces the cover of Candy magazine in drag, with slicked-back hair, jewelry, long black gloves and heavy make-up (check out that eye shadow).
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Rome looks fabulous, as does Daniel Day-Lewis, zipping around in his Fiat in dark shades, skinny tie and slicked-back hair.
'Nine' is short on a few counts, including dialogue, music 2009
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Reingold's 1930s speakeasy theme is supported by a cast of bartenders with slicked-back hair, braces and cigarette lighters at the ready.
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Mr. Chuvit, a fierce-looking 49-year old with slicked-back hair and a stylish mustache, boasts some unusual credentials as Thailand's conscience.
Former Sex Mogul Vows to Clean Up Thai Corruption James Hookway 2011
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Despite his slicked-back orange hair, his polished briefcase, and his immaculate complexion, he seemed more suited for raiding costal villages and carrying off young maidens than as the representative of the most famous law firm on the planet.
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Still painfully shy, he nevertheless stood out because of his appearance -- including long sideburns, slicked-back hair and funky clothes.
Noah St. John: Happy Birthday, Elvis Noah St. John 2011
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Still painfully shy, he nevertheless stood out because of his appearance -- including long sideburns, slicked-back hair and funky clothes.
Noah St. John: Happy Birthday, Elvis Noah St. John 2011
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Something about Casey's slicked-back hair was odd.
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Now, we establish the same thing just as quickly with a tie-pin, a few lines of corporatespeak, and slicked-back hair.
The Wisdom of Clowns 2009
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