teflon
/ˈtɛflɑn/
adjective
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.