The difference between Slinky and Sneaky

When used as adjectives, slinky means furtive, stealthy or catlike, whereas sneaky means difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Slinky and Sneaky

  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.

  1. Sneaky as an adjective:

    Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries

    Examples:

    "Catching those thieves will be hard: they're so sneaky!"

  2. Sneaky as an adjective:

    Dishonest; deceitful.

    Examples:

    "They played a sneaky trick on us."

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