teflon

/ˈtɛflɑn/
adjective
  1. Made of or coated with Teflon.
    • I need a new Teflon frying pan for making pancakes.
    • The Teflon surface makes this spatula non-stick.
    • She prefers Teflon bakeware for easy cleanup.
  2. Describing a person or thing that is able to avoid blame or negative consequences.
    • Some leaders are Teflon, while others take the blame for everything.
    • He is a Teflon CEO, never held responsible for failures.
    • The movie star had a Teflon career, surviving every bad review.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A brand name for a synthetic material used to coat cooking pans so that food does not stick.
    • I bought a new frying pan with a Teflon coating.
    • The Teflon on this pot is starting to peel off.
    • Eggs slide right out of a Teflon pan without any oil.
  2. A quality or reputation that prevents blame, criticism, or negative consequences from sticking to a person or organization.
    • The politician seemed to have a Teflon quality, escaping every scandal.
    • Her Teflon image meant no one ever held her accountable for mistakes.
    • The company's Teflon reputation finally cracked after the lawsuit.
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