Associations to the word «Slink»

Wiktionary

SLINK, verb. (intransitive) To sneak about furtively.
SLINK, verb. (transitive) To give birth to an animal prematurely.
SLINK, noun. The young of an animal when born prematurely, especially a calf.
SLINK, noun. (UK) (Scotland) (dialect) A thievish fellow; a sneak.
SLINK, adjective. (Scotland) thin; lean

Dictionary definition

SLINK, verb. Walk stealthily; "I saw a cougar slinking toward its prey".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.