slinky
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.”
How to use slinky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmooth, close-fitting, and sinuous — used for clingy clothing or for the coiled walking-spring toy.
Word forms
slinkier comparative, Slinkies plural, Slinkys plural, slinkiest superlative
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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.