slink

[US]/slɪŋk/
[UK]/slɪŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. leave or move in a sneaky or stealthy manner
vt. give birth prematurely
n. a prematurely born animal; a person who behaves in a sneaky or stealthy manner
adj. born prematurely

Phrases & Collocations

slink around

slink away

slink into

slink out

slink past

slink in

Example Sentences

the fox came slinking through the bracken.

The cow slinked its calf.

a cat slinking through the grass toward its prey

I saw a cougar slinking toward its prey.

slunk away ashamed; a cat slinking through the grass toward its prey.

The cat began to slink through the shadows.

She watched him slink away in shame.

The thief tried to slink past the security guard.

He could see her slink into the room.

The spy slinked around the corner to avoid being seen.

She could feel the eyes of the crowd on her as she slinked off the stage.

The criminal tried to slink away before the police arrived.

He saw the figure slink away into the darkness.

The snake began to slink through the grass, hunting for its prey.

She could sense his presence as he tried to slink closer.

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