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slinky

/ˈslɪŋki/ noun · British & US
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What does slinky mean?

noun

A flexible, coiled metal toy that can be stretched and then released to spring back into its original shape. A person or thing that is flexible and able to move with ease.

Example

"The child played with the slinky on the stairs, watching it spring back up after each bounce."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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