/ˈslʌŋk/ also US slinked; slink·ing always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to move in a way that does not attract attention especially because you are embarrassed, afraid, or doing something wrong
▪ I thought I saw someone slinking [=sneaking] around outside. ▪ He slinked away in shame.
▪ I thought I saw someone slinking [=sneaking] around outside. ▪ He slinked away in shame.






