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The Slinky is named after the Swedish word "slinky," which means "sleek" or "smooth." It was invented in the early 1940s by Richard James, who was experimenting with tension springs. The name reflects the toy's graceful movement and ability to "walk" down stairs in a smooth, fluid motion.

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