slinky

[ sling-kee ]
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adjective,slink·i·er, slink·i·est.
  1. characterized by or proceeding with slinking or stealthy movements.

  2. made of soft, often clinging material that follows the figure closely and flows with body movement: a slinky gown.

Origin of slinky

1
First recorded in 1915–20; slink + -y1

Other words from slinky

  • slink·i·ly, adverb
  • slink·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for slinky

slinky

/ (ˈslɪŋkɪ) /


adjectiveslinkier or slinkiest informal
  1. moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way

  2. (of clothes) figure-hugging; clinging

  1. characterized by furtive movements

Derived forms of slinky

  • slinkily, adverb
  • slinkiness, noun

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