slunk Meaning & Definition
/slʌŋk/
What Does Slunk Mean?
As a noun, slunk means An animal, especially a calf, born prematurely or abortively. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of slink. As a verb, it means To sneak about furtively.
Quick Facts About Slunk
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //slʌŋk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | slunks |
Slunk Definition (Noun)
- An animal, especially a calf, born prematurely or abortively.
Noun
- A slough, a low, wet, miry place.
Slunk as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of slink
Verb
- To sneak about furtively.
- To give birth to an animal prematurely.
a cow that slinks her calf
Synonyms of Slunk
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Slunk synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Slunk
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Slunk in a Sentence
a cow that slinks her calf
Word Forms & Grammar
slunk (plural slunks)
slunk
Words That Rhyme With Slunk
Origin of Slunk
Origin 1: From an allusive sense of slink (“to bring forth young prematurely”).
Origin 2: Compare slank (“low place, especially one which fills with water”), dialectal slonk (“depression, hollow, slough”).
How to Pronounce Slunk
Slunk is pronounced //slʌŋk// and has 1 syllable.