slip and slide

Backyard water toy

A slip and slide is a long sheet of wet plastic laid on the ground for sliding across, typically as a summer toy for children.

You run, dive onto the slick surface, and glide on a film of water.

The phrase also describes any slippery surface or situation: The icy sidewalk was a real slip and slide.

As a verb, to slip and slide is to move unsteadily on a slick surface.

Related
  • wetSaturated with liquid
  • splashLiquid scattering on impact
  • waterClear essential liquid
  • glideMove with effortless continuity
  • skidUncontrolled lateral slide

belly flop · backyard · summer · summer fun · pool party · hose · plastic · grass · wet grass · soap · belly · running start · running · plunge · slick · smooth · tumble · fall

Categories
Opposites
water play equipment type

slip and slideswimming pool

Basin for aquatic recreation

kiddie pool · hot tub · diving board · sandbox · trampoline

surface friction

slip and slidesandpaper

Abrasive-coated finishing material

grip tape · rubber mat · anti-slip mat · velcro · carpet

Family

slip, slide, slips, slipped, slipping, slipper, slippers, slippery, slippage

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G