Associations to the word «Slinker»

Wiktionary

SLINK, verb. (intransitive) To sneak about furtively.
SLINK, verb. (transitive) To give birth to an animal prematurely.
SLINK, noun. The young of an animal when born prematurely, especially a calf.
SLINK, noun. (UK) (Scotland) (dialect) A thievish fellow; a sneak.
SLINK, adjective. (Scotland) thin; lean

Dictionary definition

SLINK, verb. Walk stealthily; "I saw a cougar slinking toward its prey".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke