Pronunciation: [slˈɪpt pˈast] (IPA) 
The word "slipt past" is a variant spelling of "slipped past". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /slɪpt pæst/. The "i" in "slipt" is spelled with a single vowel letter instead of the usual "i" because it follows the letter "l", which creates a "short i" sound. The "p" in "slipt" is doubled to indicate that the "i" is pronounced as a short sound. "Past" is spelled with an "a" to represent the "short a" sound.
"Slipt past" is a colloquial phrase that refers to the act of moving or passing by someone or something unnoticed or without attracting attention. The term "slipt" is an archaic past tense of the verb "slip," which means to move or slide smoothly and quietly. "Past" in this context denotes the direction or location that something or someone has moved in relation to another object or person.
When used together, "slipt past" implies an action performed discreetly or inconspicuously, allowing the individual or object to go unnoticed by those in close proximity or observation. It suggests the ability to evade detection or escape the attention of others while in motion.
For instance, one may use the phrase "slipt past" to describe a person quickly and unobtrusively moving past someone in a crowded room or slipping silently by a sleeping guard undetected. It can also apply to situations where an object or concept has been missed or overlooked without drawing notice, such as a subtle detail in a painting that went unnoticed by viewers.
In summary, "slipt past" describes the action of moving or passing by inconspicuously, without attracting attention or notice from others. This phrase conveys a sense of discreetness, subtlety, and the ability to go unnoticed while in motion.
The phrase "slipt past" is a combination of two terms: "slipped" and "past".
The word "slipped" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "slip", which means to move quietly, quickly, or unnoticed. It originally comes from the Old English word "slupan" and shares common ancestry with German "schlüpfen" and Dutch "slippen".
The term "past" comes from the Middle English word "past", which means gone by or having occurred before. It has roots in the Latin word "passus", meaning "gone by" or "advanced".
When combined, "slipt past" essentially means "slipped past" or "passed unnoticed".
