English Explanatory Dictionary

slinky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Furtive, stealthy or catlike.
  2. Thin; lank; lean.
  3. Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.
noun
  1. A toy in the form of a loose metal (originally) or plastic spring that can be made to "walk" down stairs as its coils separate and close up.

Pronunciation

/ˈslɪŋki/ En-us-slinky.ogg

Word forms

slinky slinkier slinkiest Slinkys Slinkies

Etymology

From slink + -y.

Synonyms

surreptitious willowy snug sneaky lithe figure-hugging

Derived words

slinkily slinkiness
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