Slink (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), slunk [sluhngk] /slʌŋk/ or (Archaic) slank [slangk]; /slæŋk/; slunk;slink·ing.
  1. to move or go in a furtive, abject manner, as from fear, cowardice, or shame.
  2. to walk or move in a slow, sinuous, provocative way.
verb (used with object), slunk [sluhngk] /slʌŋk/ or (Archaic) slank [slangk]; /slæŋk/; slunk;slink·ing.
  1. (especially of cows) to bring forth (young) prematurely.
noun
  1. a prematurely born calf or other animal.
adjective
  1. born prematurely: a slink calf.
verb slinks, slinking or slunk
  1. to move or act in a furtive or cringing manner from or as if from fear, guilt, etc
  2. to move in a sinuous alluring manner
  3. (of animals, esp cows) to give birth to prematurely
noun
    • an animal, esp a calf, born prematurely
    • (as modifier)
Slink (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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