slinky
slinky · slinkier · slinkiest
Furtive, stealthy or catlikeFurtive, stealthy or catlike.
/ˈslɪŋki/
» Tom's playing with a slinky.
Том грається з пружинкою.
Meaning
3 sensesFurtive, stealthy or catlike.
(Northumbria, dated)Thin; lank; lean.
Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.
Examples
1 sentencesTom's playing with a slinky.
Том грається з пружинкою.
Origin
From slink + -y.From slink + -y.
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Forms
slinkier, slinkiestSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form