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Silky

//ˈsɪlki// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.

    "silky hair"

  2. 2
    Smooth and pleasant; seductive.

    "a silky wine"

  3. 3
    Covered in long, slender, glistening hairs pressed close to the surface; sericeous.
  4. 4
    Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy. slang

    "Cribs and formula, strollers and baby food epitomize silky parenting."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of silkie. alt-of, alternative

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.

Etymology 2

From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.

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