kink
🇺🇸
/kɪŋk/
🇬🇧
/kɪŋk/
noun
R
A curve or twist in something that is usually straight.
The dog had a kink in its tail.
R
A minor issue or problem in a plan or system.
We need to work out the kinks in the new process.
R
An unusual habit or characteristic, often considered strange.
His kink for collecting stamps is well-known among friends.
R
An unconventional sexual preference or practice.
Some people are interested in exploring different kinks.
R
A painful muscle spasm or cramp, often in the neck or back.
I had a kink in my neck from sleeping in a strange position.
verb
R
To cause something to bend or twist.
The pipe kinked after being bent too sharply.
translation
A curve or twist in something that is usually straight.; A minor issue or problem in a plan or system.; An unusual habit or characteristic, often considered strange.; An unconventional sexual preference or practice.; A painful muscle spasm or cramp, often in the neck or back.
To cause something to bend or twist.
Word Forms
3rd Present
kinks
Past
kinked
Perfect
kinked
Progressive
kinking
Plural
kinks