1. to move quietly and furtively through a place, often to avoid being noticed or detected
The cat slunk through the kitchen to avoid the dog.
O gato esgueírou-se pela cozinha para evitar o cachorro.
2. to pass through something in a sneaky or shameful manner
He slunk through the back door after arriving late.
Ele esgueírou-se pela porta dos fundos depois de chegar atrasado.