1
: to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
2
: to move in a sinuous provocative manner
: to give premature birth to
—used especially of a domestic animal
a cow that slinks her calf
: the young of an animal (such as a calf) brought forth prematurely
also
: the flesh or skin of such an animal
: born prematurely or abortively
a slink calf
Synonyms
Examples of slink in a Sentence
Verb
He slinked away in shame.
like a thief slinking about in the middle of the night
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Dilated eyes, slinking their backs into a U-shape, hovering close to the ground, or panting can indicate that an activity is not for them.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
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Verb
During the show, dancers frequently slink and slither through the audience.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Dilated eyes, slinking their backs into a U-shape, hovering close to the ground, or panting can indicate that an activity is not for them.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for slink
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“Slink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slink. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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