A slinky is a children’s toy that resembles a coiled spring. It’s tightly wound but can loosely expand when gently stretched, returning to its perfect state when released – it can also become a tangled, distorted mess when stretched too far. A slinky is often used as a metaphor, providing a tangible perspective for workplaces, communities, and life in general.
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slinky | ˈslɪŋki | adjective (slinkier, slinkiest) informal (of a garment) fitting closely to the lines of the body: a slinky black evening dress. • graceful and sinuous or seductive in movement: slinky models sashayed down the catwalk. DERIVATIVES slinkily | ˈslɪŋkɪli | adverb slinkiness | ˈslɪŋkɪnəs | noun