Spring Terminology

noun a toy consisting of a flexible, coiled spring that can 'walk' down stairs or be stretched and reformed into different shapes

adjective having a sinuous, graceful, or sleek movement or outline

• The slinky metal coil demonstrated the principles of physics to the students.
• I found a slinky toy in the kids' playroom.
• That dress is so slinky, it really shows off her curves.
• His words were as slinky as a snake, twisting and turning to deceive.