Main Entry: slinky

Pronunciation: \ˈsliŋ-kē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): slink·i·er; slink·i·est

Date: 1918

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>

— slink·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— slink·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun