Pronunciation

/slʌŋk/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Verb

Definition

Slunk is the past participle form of the verb “slink,” which means to move smoothly and quietly with a stealthy or furtive manner.

Synonyms

Sneaked, crept, skulked

Antonyms

Marched, stomped, strutted

Examples

1. “The cat slunk away into the bushes when it heard the noise.”

2. “He slunk out of the room, hoping no one would notice him.”

Additional Information

“Slunk” is often used to describe movements of animals or people trying to avoid detection or attention.