adj
slinky
SLIHNG-kee
adj
1
Describing a garment that fits closely to the body and moves smoothly with it.
"She wore a slinky black dress to the awards ceremony."
"The dancer's slinky outfit shimmered under the stage lights."
noun
1
A toy consisting of a coiled metal or plastic spring that can "walk" down a flight of stairs.
"The kids watched the Slinky tumble step by step down the staircase."
How to Use Slinky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmooth, close-fitting, and sinuous — used for clingy clothing or for the coiled walking-spring toy.
Common pairings
a slinky dress
slinky toy
Word Forms
slinkier comparative, Slinkies plural, Slinkys plural, slinkiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "slink" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y," describing something that moves in a smooth, sinuous way.