teflon/ˈtɛflɒn/EtymologyTrade name, 1940s. From the first letters of tetra- (“four”) + fluoro- (“fluorine”) + -on modeled after nylon etc. From the fluorine count of polytetrafluoroethylene.adjHaving an undamageable reputation (by analogy with nonstick Teflon surfaces).“a Teflon image”Non-stick, slick.Able to easily shrug off or deflect criticism or blame.“the teflon Prime Minister”nameA brand name of polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”) products, latterly applied to other fluoropolymer products.nounMultiple film, resin, coatings, fabric and surface protectors made with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or fluoropolymer and surfactants not made with PTFE.“...tweeting in defiance at all those horrendous scandals that were meant to destroy his campaign. He made teflon look sticky.”Synonym of polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”).Synonym of polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE.“...tweeting in defiance at all those horrendous scandals that were meant to destroy his campaign. He made teflon look sticky.”