Teflon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teflon is a noun meaning Synonym of polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE.
Meaning
Synonym of polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Non-stick, slick.
- (figuratively, of a person) Able to easily shrug off or deflect criticism or blame.
Example Sentences
the teflon Prime Minister
...tweeting in defiance at all those horrendous scandals that were meant to destroy his campaign. He made teflon look sticky.
Synonyms for teflon
Depending on context, synonyms include polytetrafluoroethylene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polytetrafluoroethylene, filter, homogenizer, polytetrafluorethylene, fluorofibre, microfleece.
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