slink

verb
UK: /slɪŋk/
US: /slɪŋk/

  1. To move smoothly and quietly, often in a sneaky way.

    1. The cat likes to slink around the house looking for food.
    2. I saw him slink behind the building, avoiding being spotted by anyone.

  2. To move in a way that suggests you are ashamed, embarrassed, or guilty.

    1. He tried to slink away after breaking the vase.
    2. She had to slink out of the room after realizing her mistake in front of everyone.

Synonyms

creep sneak slide lurk
slink noun

  1. A smooth, gliding movement.

    1. I noticed the tiger's slink as it approached its prey.
    2. The dancer's slink across the stage was graceful and mesmerizing to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slink" in English means: To move smoothly and quietly, often in a sneaky way., To move in a way that suggests you are ashamed, embarrassed, or guilty..

The phonetic transcription of "slink" is /slɪŋk/ in British English and /slɪŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slink": creep, sneak, slide, lurk.

Example usage of "slink": "The cat likes to slink around the house looking for food.". More examples on the page.