Simple Definition of slinky

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slinky

adjective

slinkier; slinkiest
1
: fitting closely to the body in a sexy way
a slinky black dress
The dancers wore slinky costumes.
2
: slow in a sexually attractive way
the song's slinky rhythm
slinky dance movements

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