slinky

adjective

ˈsliŋ-kē How to pronounce slinky (audio)
slinkier; slinkiest
1
: characterized by slinking : stealthily quiet
slinky movements
2
: sleek and sinuous in movement or outline
especially : following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
a slinky evening gown
slinkily
ˈsliŋ-kə-lē How to pronounce slinky (audio)
adverb
slinkiness
ˈsliŋ-kē-nəs How to pronounce slinky (audio)
noun

Examples of slinky in a Sentence

The dancers wore slinky costumes.
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Ana de Armas was in a slinky sequined slipdress topped with a loose silk kimono. — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 Belts also took center stage, ranging from ones with license plates and rodeo belt buckles to slinky chains that doubled as body jewelry. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025 Style it with: Satin wide-leg pants or dark denim, a slinky camisole, and a sleek clutch for a night-out look that feels effortless yet refined. — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025 Nike’s unique bouclé wrap vest can be styled with both your tennis pleats or a slinky pair of trousers for a day off-the court while tennis spectating too. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slinky

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of slinky was in 1918

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slinky

adjective
ˈsliŋ-kē How to pronounce slinky (audio)
slinkier; slinkiest
1
: sneakily quiet
slinky movements
2
: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
slinky dresses
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