slinkinesses

slink·y

[sling-kee]
adjective, slink·i·er, slink·i·est.
1.
characterized by or proceeding with slinking or stealthy movements.
2.
made of soft, often clinging material that follows the figure closely and flows with body movement: a slinky gown.

Origin:
1915–20; slink + -y1

slink·i·ly, adverb
slink·i·ness, noun
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slinky (ˈslɪŋkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , slinkier, slinkiest
1.  moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way
2.  (of clothes) figure-hugging; clinging
3.  characterized by furtive movements
 
'slinkily
 
adv
 
'slinkiness
 
n

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