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 adverb
slinkiness noun

Examples of slinky in a Sentence

The dancers wore slinky costumes.
Recent Examples on the Web Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024 Swift commits to the bit with slinky, campy energy, but nothing could have saved this. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024 And that’s without mentioning her appearance as the star of Phoebe Philo’s second campaign drop last Thursday, in a slinky black turtleneck and gold pendant earrings. Condé Nast, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 The New York designer of slinky evening wear is still in business, creating evening fantasy creations from four grand up to $14,000. Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024 Bringing a slinky twist to the character without sacrificing an ounce of her strength, Thandiwe Newton makes the most of her rich British accent and haughty, fiery delivery (emphasized by Mona's lighter-flicking habit). Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 Wear it with leggings until spring arrives, then put a pair of biker shorts or a slinky slip dress in rotation when the weather heats up. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 Find it on Amazon Go for Chic in This Satin Midi Skirt Get a slinky feel and vibe from this satin midi skirt that pairs perfectly with knee-high boots for the winter season. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 In this case that’s the looming death of Doris’ brother and her ultimate acceptance into the cool clique in a slinky sequined gown at the prom. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slinky was in 1918

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Cite this Entry

“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

slinky

adjective
slinkier; slinkiest
1
: sneakily quiet
slinky movements
2
: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
slinky dresses
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