Pronunciation: /ˈslɪŋki/
noun a toy consisting of a flexible, coiled spring that can 'walk' down stairs or be stretched and reformed into different shapes
A1 I played with a slinky toy.
A2 The slinky fell down the stairs and made a funny noise.
B1 She twisted the slinky into different shapes.
B2 The metal slinky coiled and uncoiled smoothly.
C1 The slinky's design allows it to move effortlessly from hand to hand.
C2 The slinky's physics make it a fascinating object to study.
adjective having a sinuous, graceful, or sleek movement or outline
A1 The slinky cat played with a ball of yarn.
A2 She wore a slinky black dress to the party.
B1 The slinky fabric draped elegantly over the furniture.
B2 The slinky dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
C1 The slinky sports car hugged the curves of the road.
C2 Her slinky movements captivated the audience.
formal The slinky metal coil demonstrated the principles of physics to the students.
informal I found a slinky toy in the kids' playroom.
slang That dress is so slinky, it really shows off her curves.
figurative His words were as slinky as a snake, twisting and turning to deceive.
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