Slinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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slinking

 

[ ˈslɪŋkɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a sneaky manner

Moving smoothly and quietly in a way that suggests a lack of confidence or shame.

Synonyms

creeping, skulking, sneaking

Examples of usage

  • He was slinking around the corner, trying not to be seen.
  • The cat was slinking through the bushes, stalking its prey.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person considered to be contemptible or cowardly.

Synonyms

coward, weasel, wimp

Examples of usage

  • Don't be a slinking coward, stand up for yourself.
  • He's just a slinking little weasel.

Translations

Translations of the word "slinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esgueirar-se

🇮🇳 चुपके से चलना

🇩🇪 schleichen

🇮🇩 mengendap-endap

🇺🇦 крастися

🇵🇱 skradać się

🇯🇵 忍び歩く (shinobi aruku)

🇫🇷 se faufiler

🇪🇸 deslizarse

🇹🇷 sinsi sinsi yürümek

🇰🇷 살금살금 걷다 (salgeumsalgeum geotda)

🇸🇦 يتسلل (yatasallah)

🇨🇿 plížit se

🇸🇰 plaziť sa

🇨🇳 潜行 (qiánxíng)

🇸🇮 plaziti se

🇮🇸 læða sér

🇰🇿 жасырынып жүру

🇬🇪 მოპარვა (moparva)

🇦🇿 sürünmək

🇲🇽 deslizarse

Word origin

The word 'slinking' originates from the Middle English word 'slinken', meaning to creep or crawl. Over time, it has evolved to describe someone or something moving in a sneaky or cowardly manner. The negative connotations associated with 'slinking' have made it a popular choice for describing underhanded behavior or individuals lacking in courage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,865 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.