slinky

\ ˈsliŋ-kē

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slinkier; slinkiest

Definition of slinky

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

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The dancers wore slinky costumes.

Recent Examples on the Web Essie Davis returns in her role as the seductive, slinky and risk-taking 1920s-era Melbourne detective Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher. — Michelle Krupa, CNN, "Start your Monday smart: Super Tuesday, coronavirus, Israel, abortion, Iditarod, OPEC," 1 Mar. 2020 In fact, Dark Hallway was instantly salivating at the sight of the Stripers’ two slinky symbols, gyrating in skin-tight, striped suits. — al, "Masked Observer triples down with LaShe’s, Fellows, Stripers," 26 Feb. 2020 Suzzy Roche sits perfectly still, legs straddling one of the tables, back arched, looking chic in a slinky costume and forbiddingly high heels. — David Gordon, Harper's magazine, "The Forty-Year Rehearsal," 6 Jan. 2020 Bella wore a slinky red gown while Gigi walked in a silver jacket tuxedo look. — Washington Post, "Janelle Monae rocked Ralph Lauren’s jazz club of yesteryear," 7 Sep. 2019 The multi-hyphenate star went above and beyond the typical television performance format, delivering an artistic, nine-minute set complete with costumed backup dancers, conceptual choreography, and a modern, slinky wardrobe. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Solange Blessed 'Jimmy Fallon' with a Nine-Minute Set of Performance Art," 3 Dec. 2019 To mark the event, Tei Shi went for a high-impact look, wearing a slinky Collina Strada velvet catsuit and mini electric blue skirt from the Spring 2020 collection featuring the label’s signature scrawled flowers. — Vogue, "Behind the Scenes With Rising Singer Tei Shi as She Performs in New York’s Buzziest Label," 18 Nov. 2019 In essence, Hendrix, a whopping talent, has taken the classic persona of the magician’s glamorous, slinky assistant and cancelled the magician. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, "Here’s a new twist on magic: ‘Lucy Darling’ does tricks with cocktails at Chicago Magic Lounge," 31 Oct. 2019 She’s worn a pale tank top while shopping, another for an interview for her most recent Vogue cover (a rusty-brown slinky tube skirt, to be exact), and a black skirt only two days ago to take a fall stroll in Calabasas. — Vogue, "Kim Kardashian West Does Futuristic Bodycon in Custom Rick Owens," 25 Oct. 2019

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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 4 Apr. 2020.

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