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slinky

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪŋki/

The English word “slinky” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Furtive, stealthy or catlike.
  2. Thin; lank; lean.
  3. Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.

Etymology

From slink + -y.

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