Slinking: meaning, definitions and examples
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slinking
[ ˈslɪŋkɪŋ ]
in a sneaky manner
Moving smoothly and quietly in a way that suggests a lack of confidence or shame.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was slinking around the corner, trying not to be seen.
- The cat was slinking through the bushes, stalking its prey.
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.