slinky

[ sling-kee ]

/ ˈslɪŋ ki /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR slinky ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective, slink·i·er, slink·i·est.

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.

Origin of slinky

First recorded in 1915–20; slink + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM slinky

slink·i·ly, adverbslink·i·ness, noun

Words nearby slinky

sling off, sling psychrometer, slingshot, slink, slink away, slinky, slinter, sliotar, slip, slip a cog, slip carriage

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Example sentences from the Web for slinky

The accompanying video has a film noir look that complements the slinky sound.
David Bowie Goes Big Band in New Music Video|Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Amongst the characters performances are decadent costumes, over-the-top wigs, and too much leather, fur, and slinky cuts to count.
The ‘American Hustle’ Style Guide|Erin Cunningham|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The opening look combined a light turquoise, slinky evening gown with a mauve headpiece.
Gareth Pugh's Sci-Fi Galaxy|Liza Foreman|September 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That means coats in December and January and slinky dresses in June.
Tamara Mellon: Fashion’s Unlikely Rebel|Lauren Sherman|September 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST

It's a pretty straight bedroom jam, slinky and sultry, but there's a hint of something darker.
Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne & More Best Music Videos of the Week (VIDEO)|Victoria Kezra|August 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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 Down|E. Alexander Powell
As the train slowed down for Rochester we saw her rise and get into her slinky little coat.
Abroad at Home|Julian Street
They were no column-o'-four soldiers; they were as slinky and snaky and quick as so many Indians.
Wounds in the rain|Stephen Crane
A slinky man comes up at his elbow and starts to talk out of the side of his mouth.
Young People's Pride|Stephen Vincent Benet

British Dictionary definitions for slinky

slinky

/ (ˈslɪŋkɪ) /

adjective slinkier or slinkiest informal

moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way

(of clothes) figure-hugging; clinging

characterized by furtive movements

Derived forms of slinky

slinkily, adverbslinkiness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	slinky
释义	slinky [ sling-kee ] / ˈslɪŋ ki / SEE SYNONYMS FOR slinky ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, slink·i·er, slink·i·est. 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. Origin of slinky First recorded in 1915–20; slink + -y¹ OTHER WORDS FROM slinky slink·i·ly, adverbslink·i·ness, noun Words nearby slinky sling off, sling psychrometer, slingshot, slink, slink away, slinky, slinter, sliotar, slip, slip a cog, slip carriage Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for slinky The accompanying video has a film noir look that complements the slinky sound. David Bowie Goes Big Band in New Music Video\|Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Amongst the characters performances are decadent costumes, over-the-top wigs, and too much leather, fur, and slinky cuts to count. The ‘American Hustle’ Style Guide\|Erin Cunningham\|February 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The opening look combined a light turquoise, slinky evening gown with a mauve headpiece. Gareth Pugh's Sci-Fi Galaxy\|Liza Foreman\|September 25, 2013\|DAILY BEAST That means coats in December and January and slinky dresses in June. Tamara Mellon: Fashion’s Unlikely Rebel\|Lauren Sherman\|September 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST It's a pretty straight bedroom jam, slinky and sultry, but there's a hint of something darker. Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne & More Best Music Videos of the Week (VIDEO)\|Victoria Kezra\|August 25, 2013\|DAILY BEAST 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 Down\|E. Alexander Powell As the train slowed down for Rochester we saw her rise and get into her slinky little coat. Abroad at Home\|Julian Street They were no column-o'-four soldiers; they were as slinky and snaky and quick as so many Indians. Wounds in the rain\|Stephen Crane A slinky man comes up at his elbow and starts to talk out of the side of his mouth. Young People's Pride\|Stephen Vincent Benet British Dictionary definitions for slinky slinky / (ˈslɪŋkɪ) / adjective slinkier or slinkiest informal moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way (of clothes) figure-hugging; clinging characterized by furtive movements Derived forms of slinky slinkily, adverbslinkiness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to slinky graceful, serpentine, sinuous, smooth, willowy
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slinky

adjective, slink·i·er, slink·i·est.

Origin of slinky

OTHER WORDS FROM slinky

Words nearby slinky

Example sentences from the Web for slinky

British Dictionary definitions for slinky

adjective slinkier or slinkiest informal

Derived forms of slinky

Words related to slinky