Definition of SLINKY

slinky

Adj

  • Furtive, stealthy or catlike.
  • Thin; lank; lean.
  • Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.

Adjective

  • Moving in a graceful, sinuous, and often suggestive manner; stealthy.

Examples

  • Her slinky play slid perfectly into an existing word, securing a double-letter bonus.

Origin / Etymology

From slink + -y.

Synonyms

close-fitting, covert, figure-hugging, lithe, slender, sneaky, snug, surreptitious, willowy

Scrabble Score: 13

slinky: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
slinky: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
slinky: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

slinky: valid Words With Friends Word