Word
slinky
US/ˈsɫɪŋki/
UK/slˈɪŋki/
Definition
adj. moving in a smooth and graceful way, like a cat. You also use it for tight clothes that show the shape of the body.
adj. moving with smooth, sinuous grace or clinging closely to the body so that its shape is emphasized. Often describes feline movement, dancers, or close-fitting garments made of soft, flowing fabric.
Examples
“She wears a slinky black dress to parties.”
“The cat makes a slinky move across the fence before it jumps into the garden.”
“Under the low light, the dancer's slinky motion across the stage held the crowd still, each step flowing into the next without a break.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a slinky black dress to parties.”
contextual
“The cat makes a slinky move across the fence before it jumps into the garden.”
complex
“Under the low light, the dancer's slinky motion across the stage held the crowd still, each step flowing into the next without a break.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “slinky” in context.
Verb
01. feel slinky
“This silk skirt feels slinky and comfortable to wear.”
verb + adj
02. look slinky
“You look really slinky in that tight black dress.”
verb + adj
03. slinky glides
“The slinky cat glides silently across the garden wall.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. incredibly slinky
“Her costume was incredibly slinky and caught everyone's attention.”
adv + adj
05. rather slinky
“She chose a rather slinky top for the evening party.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. slinky cat
“A slinky cat moved gracefully along the fence.”
adj + noun
07. slinky dress
“She wore a slinky dress that showed off her figure.”
adj + noun
08. slinky fabric
“This top is made of soft, slinky fabric that fits closely.”
adj + noun
09. slinky gown
“The actress arrived in a slinky gown with a long slit.”
adj + noun
10. a slinky black dress
“She bought a slinky black dress for the wedding.”
11. look slinky in black
“Tight clothes always look slinky in black.”
12. move with slinky grace
“The cat moved with slinky grace across the room.”
Etymology
From slink + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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