Slinkier: meaning, definitions and examples

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slinkier

 

[ หˆslษชล‹.kษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

toy, spring

A slinkier is a toy made of a flexible coil that can 'walk' down stairs, performing a series of wavy motions. It consists of a metal or plastic spiral and is often used for entertainment purposes, showcasing principles of physics and gravity.

Synonyms

coil toy, spring toy.

Examples of usage

  • He watched the slinkier walk down the stairs.
  • The children played with a colorful slinkier.
  • She demonstrated how the slinkier moves.
  • The slinkier caught everyone's attention at the toy store.

Translations

Translations of the word "slinkier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค•เฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ัั‰ะธะนัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒณใ‚ญใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋งํ‚ค์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุงูŠู†ูƒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฏๆž—ๅŸบๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slinkier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ slinkier

Etymology

The word 'slinkier' derives from the brand name 'Slinky,' which was invented in the early 1940s by Richard James, a mechanical engineer. The original concept came from a spring designed to stabilize naval instruments. James's wife, Betty, suggested using the spring as a toy, leading to the creation of the popular slinky toy. The name itself is believed to have originated from the Swedish word 'slinka,' meaning 'to slide' or 'to glide.' The toy quickly gained popularity after its first public demonstration in 1945, and it became a staple in American toy culture. Over the decades, the slinky has not only remained a favorite among children but has also been used in various educational and scientific contexts to demonstrate physical principles like motion and energy conservation.