slinky

adjective

ˈsliŋ-kē 

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

ˈsliŋ-kə-lē 

adverb

slinkiness

ˈsliŋ-kē-nəs 

noun

Examples of slinky in a Sentence

The dancers wore slinky costumes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Few pieces capture the effortlessness and versatility of summer quite like a slinky slip dress. —Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025

There's way too much happening with this blue orb pattern and the slinky off-the-shoulder cut is utterly early 2000s. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025

The Oscar winner also wore a slinky black gown with sheer, lacy panels. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025

Type One, based in Knoxville, Tenn., is focused on what's known as a stellarator, an intricate design that resembles a giant slinky — but, if assembled correctly, promises an easier path to operation. —Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slinky

• dinky
• inky
• kinky
• pinkie
• pinky
• stinky

Kids Definition

slinky

adjective

ˈsliŋ-kē 

slinkier; slinkiest

1

: sneakily quiet

slinky movements

2

: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner

slinky dresses