slinky

noun
UK: /ˈslɪŋki/
US: /ˈslɪŋki/

  1. A toy consisting of a long, coiled spring that can stretch and move.

    1. The kid played with his slinky.
    2. The child watched the slinky walk down the stairs with fascination.
slinky adjective

  1. Moving in a graceful and fluid way, often suggesting elegance or seductiveness.

    1. She wore a slinky dress.
    2. The dancer made a slinky movement across the stage during her solo performance.

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

Example usage of "slinky": "The kid played with his slinky.". More examples on the page.