slink
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1slink

verb \ˈsliŋk\
slunk \ˈsləŋk\ also slinked \ˈsliŋ(k)t\ slink·ing

Definition of SLINK

intransitive verb
1
: to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
2
: to move in a sinuous provocative manner
transitive verb
: to give premature birth to —used especially of a domestic animal <a cow that slinks her calf>

Examples of SLINK

  1. He slinked away in shame.
  2. <like a thief slinking about in the middle of the night>

Origin of SLINK

Middle English, from Old English slincan to creep; akin to Old English slingan to worm, twist
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SLINK

Synonyms
lurk, mooch, mouse, pussyfoot, shirk, skulk, slide, sneak, slip, snake, steal
See Synonym Discussion at lurk

2slink

noun

Definition of SLINK

: the young of an animal (as a calf) brought forth prematurely; also : the flesh or skin of such an animal

First Known Use of SLINK

1607

3slink

adjective

Definition of SLINK

: born prematurely or abortively <a slink calf>

First Known Use of SLINK

1750

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