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slink

The correct spelling is slink.

How to pronounce slink

noun

IPA: /slɪŋk/

Say it like: Sli-nk

The correct spelling is slink. A furtive sneaking motion. For example: "a cow that slinks her calf"

Usage Examples

a cow that slinks her calf

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A furtive sneaking motion.
  2. 2.The young of an animal when born prematurely, especially a calf.
  3. 3.The meat of such a prematurely born animal.
  4. 4.A bastard child, one born out of wedlock.
  5. 5.A thievish fellow; a sneak.

verb

  1. 1.To sneak about furtively.
  2. 2.To give birth to an animal prematurely.

adjective

  1. 1.Thin; lean

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