adj
slinky
SLIHNG-kee
Slinky (adj) means describing a garment that fits closely to the body and moves smoothly with it. Example: “She wore a slinky black dress to the awards ceremony.”
adj
1
Describing a garment that fits closely to the body and moves smoothly with it.
"She wore a slinky black dress to the awards ceremony."
"The dancer's slinky outfit shimmered under the stage lights."
noun
1
A toy consisting of a coiled metal or plastic spring that can "walk" down a flight of stairs.
"The kids watched the Slinky tumble step by step down the staircase."
How to use slinky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmooth, close-fitting, and sinuous — used for clingy clothing or for the coiled walking-spring toy.
Common pairings
a slinky dress
slinky toy
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Word forms
- Comparative
- slinkier
- Superlative
- slinkiest
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She wore a _____ black dress to the awards ceremony.
Etymology
Formed from "slink" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y," describing something that moves in a smooth, sinuous way.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for slinky
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What does “slinky” mean?
The word “slinky” means describing a garment that fits closely to the body and moves smoothly with it. In plain terms, smooth, close-fitting, and sinuous — used for clingy clothing or for the coiled walking-spring toy.
How do you pronounce “slinky”?
“Slinky” is pronounced SLIHNG-kee (/ˈslɪŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “slinky” in a sentence?
Here is “slinky” used in a sentence: “She wore a slinky black dress to the awards ceremony.”
What is another word for “slinky”?
Words with a similar meaning to “slinky” include surreptitious, willowy and snug.
What part of speech is “slinky”?
Depending on how it is used, “slinky” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “slinky” have?
“Slinky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing a garment that fits closely to the body and moves smoothly with it.
