Slunk: meaning, definitions and examples
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slunk
[ slสลk ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น afundar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคเคพเคช เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schleichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ meluncur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบัะฐััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ wลlizgnฤ ฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท se faufiler
๐ช๐ธ escabullirse
๐น๐ท sฤฑzmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ธ์ด๊ธ ๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงูุฒูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ proklouznout
๐ธ๐ฐ preklznuลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆๆบ่ตฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ potihoma iti
๐ฎ๐ธ glitra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ ะถาฏัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแซแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑzmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ deslizarse
Etymology
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.
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