silky

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Meaning · English

Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “silky” mean?

Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy.

Is “silky” formal or informal?

silky is generally slang.