Moved smoothly and quietly, often accidentally losing your footing, or passed something secretly to someone else.
From Old English 'slipan,' related to Old Norse 'slüpa' meaning to move smoothly. The word has Germanic roots and originally meant gliding or sliding motion.
In medieval times, 'slipped' was used for sneaking away from duties—so when you 'slip out' of class, you're using a 500-year-old trick! The same word means both accidental sliding and intentional sneaking.
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