slinkingly

slinkingly

English

Etymology

From slinking +‎ -ly.

Adverb

slinkingly (comparative more slinkingly, superlative most slinkingly)

  1. With a slinking motion.
    • 1889, George Gissing, The Netherworld:
      When he got among the familiar streets he went slinkingly, hurrying round corners, avoiding glances.
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