The difference between Slinky and Surreptitious
When used as adjectives, slinky means furtive, stealthy or catlike, whereas surreptitious means stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
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 Surreptitious
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Slinky as an adjective:
Furtive, stealthy or catlike.
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Slinky as an adjective (Northumbria, dated):
Thin; lank; lean.
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Slinky as an adjective:
Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.
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Slinky as a noun (mathematics):
A three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.
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Surreptitious as an adjective:
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).