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slinker

slinker

1 8.4
A person or animal that moves quietly to avoid being noticed and blamed
  • noun
  • /ˈslɪŋkər/
translation icon : furtivo
  • He is such a slinker; he always tries to avoid taking responsibility in group projects.

Examples

  • The young boy learned to be a slinker, sneaking away from chores whenever he could.

  • " She knew this was typical, victimish, but, " Maybe I am a slinker.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Do you hear that, Slinker?

    Grand Theft Auto (1977)

  • "Not a slinker?" he repeated.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Sir, this is Ned Slinker.

    Grand Theft Auto (1977)

  • Ned Slinker from Los Angeles.

    Grand Theft Auto (1977)

  • Mr. Slinker.

    Grand Theft Auto (1977)

  • "No one ever comes to see me but slinkers and some of the other athletes!" She looked up and saw the bewilderment on his face.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • "I'm not a slinker."

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The cat is a true slinker, moving silently through the shadows to catch its prey.

Synonyms

sneak
vsslinker
  • Offensive
75 6.1

A person who secretly tells adults or police about things other people do wrong

tends to avoid notice or responsibility without betraying others
prowler
vsslinker
16 7.6

A person who moves quietly near houses to steal or cause trouble

does not imply criminal intent and focuses on avoiding notice or responsibility
lurker
vsslinker
12 7.7

A person who hides to watch others without being seen

usually moves quietly to avoid notice or responsibility rather than only watching
skulker
vsslinker
1 9.4

A person who hides or moves quietly to avoid being seen

focuses more on avoiding responsibility rather than simply staying unseen
lurcher
vsslinker
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who hides to attack or trick people

is more about escaping notice or responsibility than lying in wait to ambush

How Sneaky

prowler
16 7.6
skulker
1 9.4
slinker
1 8.4

Surface Forms

slinker singular
slinkers plural

Morphology

slinker = slink (transparent) = slink + er

The word 'slinker' is transparently formed from 'slink' with the agentive suffix '-er', indicating someone who performs the action of slinking.

Etymology

The word slinker comes from the word slink 'to move quietly' and the ending -er 'one who'. So a slinker is someone who moves silently or sneaks about to avoid being seen or blamed.