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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Slinky is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Place an outstretched slinky toy or a rolled-up piece of plastic mesh netting or chicken wire over the area.
The slinky, hump-backed creep of a weasel reminds us of a burglar up to no good.
If you'd wear more of those slinky items, they wouldn't sit all folded up in the cabinet to attract the bald feline.
My slinky sorceress' robe will have a chain mail foundation garment, at minimum.
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