The difference between Slinky and Tight-fitting

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


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 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.

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

    Snug, skintight.