The difference between Form-fitting and Slinky

When used as adjectives, form-fitting means fitting closely to the body of the wearer, thus clearly revealing its shape, 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 Form-fitting and Slinky

  1. Form-fitting as an adjective (of clothing):

    Fitting closely to the body of the wearer, thus clearly revealing its shape.

    Examples:

    "a form-fitting evening dress"

  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.