slink

[sliŋk]

slink Definition

• 1. to move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a way that is intended to avoid being noticed
• 2. to leave or go somewhere secretly, especially in order to avoid paying money that you owe
• 3. to do something dishonest or immoral in a secret way

Using slink: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slink" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He slinked out of the room before anyone could see him.

• Example

  The thief slunk away with the stolen goods.

• Example

  She slinks around the office trying to avoid work.

• Example

  He slinked off to bed without saying goodnight.

slink Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slink

• sneak
• creep
• slip
• skulk
• prowl

Antonyms for slink

• march
• strut
• stomp

Idioms Using slink

• slink away with one's tail between one's legs

  to leave a place feeling ashamed or defeated

  Example

  After losing the game, the team slunk away with their tails between their legs.

• slink out of sight

  to disappear or become hidden, often in a sneaky or secretive way

  Example

  The spy slunk out of sight before anyone could catch him.

• slink into something

  to enter a place or situation quietly and secretly, often in order to avoid being seen or noticed

  Example

  He slinked into the back of the theater and watched the movie from there.

Phrases with slink

• slink away

  to leave a place secretly and quietly, often in order to avoid being seen or caught

  Example

  The thief slunk away with the stolen goods.

• slink around

  to move around quietly and secretly, often in order to avoid being seen or caught

  Example

  She slinks around the office trying to avoid work.

• slink off

  to leave a place secretly and quietly, often without saying goodbye to anyone

  Example

  He slinked off to bed without saying goodnight.

Origins of slink

from Middle Low German 'slinken', meaning 'to creep away'

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Summary: slink in Brief

'Slink' [sliŋk] refers to moving smoothly and quietly, often with the intention of avoiding notice. It can also mean leaving a place secretly or doing something dishonestly or immorally in a secret way. Examples include 'He slinked out of the room before anyone could see him.' and 'The thief slunk away with the stolen goods.' Phrases like 'slink away' and idioms like 'slink away with one's tail between one's legs' denote leaving a place feeling ashamed or defeated.