The difference between Figure-hugging and Slinky

When used as adjectives, figure-hugging means tight-fitting, whereas slinky means furtive, stealthy or catlike.


Slinky is also noun with the meaning: a three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.

check bellow for the other definitions of Figure-hugging and Slinky

  1. Figure-hugging as an adjective (of clothing):

    tight-fitting

  1. Slinky as an adjective:

    Furtive, stealthy or catlike.

  2. Slinky as an adjective (Northumbria, dated):

    Thin; lank; lean.

  3. Slinky as an adjective:

    Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.

  1. Slinky as a noun (mathematics):

    A three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.