Slink

Pronunciation: /slɪnk/

Slink (verb)

  1. to move quietly and secretly, trying not to be noticed.
  2. to leave a place quietly and secretly, often because of embarrassment.

Examples

  • The cat slinked through the garden without making a sound.
  • He slinked into the room, hoping not to be noticed.

Common collocations: slink away, slink through, slink out, slink off

Synonyms of Slink

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slink

  • — when describing confident, bold movement
  • — when describing purposeful, loud movement