Who said people are like Slinkies?
Patricia Briggs
Quote by Patricia Briggs: “Some people are like Slinkies.
Where do Slinkies come from?
It commemorates the town’s most famous native: the Slinky. The coiled toy that walks down stairs — alone or in pairs — was invented by Richard James, an engineer at the old Navy shipyard in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. At the time he was creating stabilizers for nautical navigation equipment.
What does Slinky mean in British slang?
sinuous and graceful
sneaking; stealthy; furtive. Slang. sinuous and graceful in movement, line, etc.
What is the point of Slinkies?
A slinky is a pre-compressed helical spring. It was invented by Richard James in the early 1940s. It can perform a number of tricks, such as traveling down a flight of stairs, while moving end over end. It can also appear to levitate for a period of time after it has been dropped.
Are Slinkys still popular?
Over 300 million Slinkys have been sold between 1945 and 2005, and the original Slinky is still a bestseller. In July 2020, the Slinky brand was sold to Just Play.
Who invented Slinkies?
Richard T. JamesHelen Herrick Malsed
Slinky/Inventors
What do you call people who like expensive things?
sybarite Add to list Share. If you know someone who’s totally addicted to luxurious things and all of life’s pleasures, call her a sybarite.
What is Spinky?
spinky adj. ( generally) good; neat, nifty, cool, spiffy. In the phrase spinky new, brand new. Also spinkee. Editorial Note: Rarely, spinky is used in a negative sense.
Are slinkys still popular?
What nationality is Richard?
AmericanRichard T. James / Nationality
What do you call a girl with expensive taste?
What is the most luxurious word?
What is another word for most luxurious?
lavishest | costliest |
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best-appointed | most sumptuous |
most expensive | most opulent |
most deluxe | most magnificent |
most affluent | most luxury |