Slunk: meaning, definitions and examples

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slunk

 

[ slสŒล‹k ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Slunk is the past tense of the verb slink, which means to move smoothly and quietly, often in a stealthy or furtive manner. It is typically used to describe someone who is trying to avoid being noticed or who is sneaking away from a situation. In this context, slunk conveys a sense of shame, timidity, or cowardice. The word often implies that the subject is being secretive or is attempting to escape from an unpleasant circumstance.

Synonyms

creeped, skulked, sneaked

Examples of usage

  • He slunk away from the party when he saw her.
  • After the argument, she slunk back to her room.
  • The cat slunk through the grass, stalking its prey.

Translations

Translations of the word "slunk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afundar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคชเคšเคพเคช เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schleichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meluncur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบั€ะฐัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล›lizgnฤ…ฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใ‚ŠๆŠœใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se faufiler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escabullirse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๊ธˆ์‚ด๊ธˆ ๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงู†ุฒู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proklouznout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preklznuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚„ๆ‚„ๆบœ่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potihoma iti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glitra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒซแƒ’แƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deslizarse

Word origin

The word 'slunk' originates from the Middle English word 'slinken,' which itself derives from the Old English 'slyncan.' This root is related to the notion of 'to creep or crawl stealthily.' 'Slink' has been in use since the early 14th century and later evolved into its past tense 'slunk.' Over the centuries, the word has retained its association with stealthy movement and has adopted connotations of shame or evasion. The term's evolution reflects societal attitudes toward behavior that is seen as sneaky or untrustworthy, making it a culturally significant word in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,639, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.