"slinker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: slinkers [plural]
Etymology: From slink + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|slink|er}} slink + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} slinker (plural slinkers)
  1. One who slinks.

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