Slinking Meaning in English
word · lemma: slink
ˈslɪŋkɪŋ
SLING-king
slˈɪŋkɪŋ
sl-ING-king
Definition
Moving quietly and secretly, often because you feel guilty, afraid, or do not want to be noticed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for animals or people trying to avoid attention, especially when possibly in trouble. Common phrases: 'slinking away', 'slinking around'. Implies shame, guilt, or fear. More literary/formal than 'sneaking'.
Spanish: merodeando - escabulléndosePortuguese (BR): esgueirando-se - andando sorrateiramentePortuguese (PT): a esgueirar-se - a andar sorrateiramenteChinese (Simplified): 偷偷溜走 - 悄悄行动Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷溜走 - 悄悄行動Hindi: दबे पाँव चलना - छिपकर चलनाArabic: يتسلل - يزحف ببطءBengali: চুপিচুপি হাটা - গুটিয়ে চলাRussian: красться - проскальзыватьJapanese: こそこそ歩く - こっそり動くVietnamese: lẻn đi - lén lút di chuyểnKorean: 살금살금 움직이다 - 슬그머니 걷다Turkish: sinsice yürümek - gizlice dolaşmakUrdu: دبے پاؤں چلنا - چوری چپکے چلناIndonesian: mengendap - berjalan diam-diam
Example Sentences
The cat was slinking under the table, trying not to be seen.
basic
He came slinking back home after breaking the vase.
basic
I saw a dog slinking along the fence at night.
basic
She was slinking around the party, hoping nobody would recognize her.
natural
Caught cheating, he left the classroom slinking out the door.
natural
There’s no point in slinking around—you’re not in trouble.
natural