a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
"He kept making slips during his presentation, like accidentally calling someone by the wrong name or forgetting to mention a key date."
potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
"The artisan carefully brushed a thin layer of slip over the rough pottery to ensure an even glaze finish."
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
"the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"
A thin, slippery mix of clay and water.
"He tried to catch his balance but ended up in a slip on the wet pavement."
A twig or shoot; a cutting.
An act or instance of slipping.
In plain English: A slip is a small mistake or an accidental error that someone makes.
"The ice caused him to slip and fall on the sidewalk."
move smoothly and easily
"the bolt slipped into place"
"water slipped from the polished marble"
pass out of one's memory
"I tried to remember my friend's birthday, but it completely slipped my mind until I checked my calendar."
To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
"My shoes slipped on the icy sidewalk, causing me to stumble and nearly fall."
In plain English: To slip means to accidentally lose your grip and fall down.
"She slipped on the wet floor and dropped her coffee."
Usage: Use this verb when describing someone or something that loses footing and slides unintentionally, such as feet slipping on ice or papers sliding off a desk. It specifically implies an accidental loss of grip rather than a deliberate movement like "slide."
The word "slip" comes from the Germanic language family and originally meant to glide. It entered Middle English as a form of this ancient root that described smooth, sliding motion.