slink /slɪŋk/ BrE AmE verb ( past tense and past participle slunk /slʌŋk/) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: slincan 'to creep' ]
to move somewhere quietly and secretly, especially because you are afraid or ashamed SYN creep :
Edward was hoping to slink past unnoticed.