1. Parts of Speech: Verb
2. Definitions:
- (past participle of "slink") moved in a quiet, sneaky, or cowardly way
- (archaic) crept away secretly or furtively
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /slʌŋk/
- UK: /slʌŋk/
4. Origin and Usage:
- "Slunk" is the past participle of the verb "slink," which means to move smoothly and quietly with a guilty or sneaky feeling. It is believed to have originated from the Middle Low German word "slunken," which means to sneak away. "Slunk" is commonly used in literature and speech to describe someone or something that has moved in a sneaky or cowardly way.
5. Synonyms: crept, sneaked, skulked, lurked
6. Related Words: skulk, sneak, crawl, glide, tiptoe
7. Example Sentences:
- The cat slunk away from the scene of the crime.
- She slunk into the room, hoping not to be noticed.
- The thief slunk down the alley, trying to avoid detection.