slipstreamy adj.

having the characteristics or qualities of slipstream n.

SF Criticism

  • 1995 SFRA Review May 54

    A slipstreamy science fiction story about a virus that causes a rather peculiar neurological dysfunction with satisfyingly serendipitous results.

  • 2007 P. Di Filippo On Books in Asimov’s Science Fiction Sept. 139/2 page image Paul Di Filippo

    The esteemed literary reputation of Elizabeth Hand rests mainly on her novels, eight masterful, slippery, slipstreamy volumes.

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antedating 1995
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Jeff Prucher submitted a 2002 cite from Paul Di Filippo in Asimov's.

We would like cites of any date from other authors.

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