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