Slinky

See also: slinky

English

Etymology

The term was coined in 1943 by Betty James which means sleek and graceful

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈslɪŋki/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪŋki
  • Homophone: slinky

Noun

Slinky (plural Slinkys or Slinkies)

  1. A toy in the form of a loose metal (originally) or plastic spring that can be made to "walk" down stairs as its coils separate and close up.

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