slinky
[sling-kee]
- characterized by or proceeding with slinking or stealthy movements.
- made of soft, often clinging material that follows the figure closely and flows with body movement: a slinky gown.
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Origin of slinky
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Contemporary Examples
The accompanying video has a film noir look that complements the slinky sound.
Amongst the characters performances are decadent costumes, over-the-top wigs, and too much leather, fur, and slinky cuts to count.
The opening look combined a light turquoise, slinky evening gown with a mauve headpiece.
That means coats in December and January and slinky dresses in June.
It's a pretty straight bedroom jam, slinky and sultry, but there's a hint of something darker.
Historical Examples
They were no column-o'-four soldiers; they were as slinky and snaky and quick as so many Indians.
Wounds in the rainStephen Crane
A slinky man comes up at his elbow and starts to talk out of the side of his mouth.
Young People's PrideStephen Vincent Benet
She had on a frock of some thin, slinky stuff and a droopy garden hat with flowers on it and carried a sunshade.
Where the Strange Trails Go DownE. Alexander Powell
As the train slowed down for Rochester we saw her rise and get into her slinky little coat.
Abroad at HomeJulian Street
slinky
- moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way
- (of clothes) figure-hugging; clinging
- characterized by furtive movements
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Word Origin and History for slinky
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