slinky

adjective \ˈsliŋ-kē\

: fitting closely to the body in a sexy way

: slow in a sexually attractive way

slink·i·erslink·i·est

Full Definition of SLINKY

: characterized by slinking : stealthily quiet <slinky movements>

: sleek and sinuous in movement or outline; especially : following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner <a slinky evening gown>

— slink·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— slink·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

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1918

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