slinky

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(sliŋ′kē)

adjective slinkier, slinkiest

  1. sneaking; stealthy; furtive
  2. Slang sinuous and graceful in movement, line, etc.

Origin: slink + -y

See slinky in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective slink·i·er, slink·i·est
  1. Stealthy, furtive, and sneaking.
  2. Informal Graceful, sinuous, and sleek: wore a slinky outfit to the party.

Related Forms:

  • slinkˈi·ly adverb
  • slinkˈi·ness noun

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