The meaning of SLINK is to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal. How to use slink in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Slink.

SLINK definition: to move or go in a furtive, abject manner, as from fear, cowardice, or shame. See examples of slink used in a sentence.

Moving gently on foot (Definition of slink from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

slink (slɪŋk) vb, slinks, slinking or slunk 1. (intr) to move or act in a furtive or cringing manner from or as if from fear, guilt, etc 2. (intr) to move in a sinuous alluring manner

Definition of slink verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

slink /slɪŋk/ v. [no object], slunk /slʌŋk/ slink•ing. to move or go in a sneaky manner, as from fear or shame: After those insulting remarks he slunk quietly away.

Dec 24, 2025 · slink (third-person singular simple present slinks, present participle slinking, simple past and past participle slunk or slinked or (uncommon) slank) (intransitive) To sneak about …