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

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of slinky was in 1918

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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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