slinky

adjective

ˈsliŋ-kē 

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 

adverb

slinkiness

ˈsliŋ-kē-nəs 

noun

Examples of slinky in a Sentence

The dancers wore slinky costumes.

Recent Examples on the Web

The trio linked up, all quick feet and slinky movement, to give France their lead. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 30 June 2026

This slinky maxi dress, available in 12 hues, has shapewear built right into the design. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

Big Head’s slinky, expressive Chenin Blancs bat well above their price point. — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The music was slinky, glamorous, dripping in delicious campiness. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slinky

• dinky
• inky
• kinky
• pinkie
• pinky
• stinky

Kids Definition

slinky

adjective

ˈsliŋ-kē 

slinkier; slinkiest

1

: sneakily quiet

slinky movements

2

: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner

slinky dresses