Meaning & use
slinking
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Moving in a slow, furtive, or guilty manner, often to avoid being noticed.
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The cat went slinking through the tall grass, stalking a bird.
He was slinking out of the meeting early, hoping no one would notice.
A note on using this word
"Slinking" often implies a sense of shame, stealth, or predatory intent behind the quiet movement.
Words with a similar meaning
creepingsneaking
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