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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 + -y 1


slink⋅i⋅ly, adverb
slink⋅i⋅ness, noun
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slink·y   (slĭng'kē)   
adj.   slink·i·er, slink·i·est
  1. Stealthy, furtive, and sneaking.

  2. Informal Graceful, sinuous, and sleek: wore a slinky outfit to the party.

slink'i·ly adv., slink'i·ness n.
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