slinky
Americanadjective
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characterized by or proceeding with slinking or stealthy movements.
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made of soft, often clinging material that follows the figure closely and flows with body movement.
a slinky gown.
adjective
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moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way
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(of clothes) figure-hugging; clinging
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characterized by furtive movements
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Origin of slinky
Example Sentences
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On “Folded,” Kehlani toggles between contrite and commanding, weaving her vocals around a guitar line that moves like a Slinky tumbling down a staircase.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
The next time I saw him, he gave me a Slinky.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024
Much like Goofy resonated back then, SpongeBob and Slinky Dog from “Toy Story” are teaching rules and strategy now.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024
The next day Slinky, a sickly dog with an anxiety disorder, tried to attack her again.
From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2021
A metal Slinky, Silly Putty poppers, and a bag of saltwater taffy.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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