slinky

Example Sentences

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On “Folded,” Kehlani toggles between contrite and commanding, weaving her vocals around a guitar line that moves like a Slinky tumbling down a staircase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The next time I saw him, he gave me a Slinky.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“He’s got some angels over him for sure,” pass rusher Von Miller said, noting he eventually exchanged jokes with Jackson by saying he must have the neck of a Slinky.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022

A switch was flipped, a roar filled the air, and, and, guided by Mr. Dennis, the hose began sucking up plastic and Styrofoam like a giant, ravenous Slinky.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022

A metal Slinky, Silly Putty poppers, and a bag of saltwater taffy.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy