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slinkinesses
slink·y
/
ˈslɪŋ
ki
/
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[
sling
-kee
]
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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
+
-y
1
Related forms
slink·i·ly,
adverb
slink·i·ness,
noun
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slinky
(ˈslɪŋkɪ)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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