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
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The dancers wore slinky costumes.
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Alex Frank,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The trio linked up, all quick feet and slinky movement, to give France their lead.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Big Head’s slinky, expressive Chenin Blancs bat well above their price point.
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Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The music was slinky, glamorous, dripping in delicious campiness.
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Pitchfork,
27 June 2026
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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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slinky
adjective
slinkier; slinkiest
1
: sneakily quiet
slinky movements
2
: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
slinky dresses
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