slinkier; slinkiest
1
: characterized by slinking : stealthily quiet
slinky movements
2
: sleek and sinuous in movement or outline
especially : following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
a slinky evening gown
slinkily adverb
slinkiness noun

Examples of slinky in a Sentence

The dancers wore slinky costumes.
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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slinky was in 1918

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Cite this Entry

“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

slinky

adjective
slinkier; slinkiest
1
: sneakily quiet
slinky movements
2
: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
slinky dresses
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