First Known Use: 1678
Dictionary
1kink
noun \ˈkiŋk\
: a tight bend or curl in something (such as a rope or hose)
: a pain especially in your neck or back that is caused by tight muscles
: a small problem or flaw
Full Definition of KINK
1
: a short tight twist or curl caused by a doubling or winding of something upon itself
2
a : a mental or physical peculiarity : eccentricity, quirk b : whim
3
: a clever unusual way of doing something
4
: a cramp in some part of the body
5
: an imperfection likely to cause difficulties in the operation of something
6
: unconventional sexual taste or behavior
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Origin of KINK
Dutch; akin to Middle Low German kinke kink
Related to KINK
- Synonyms
- charley horse, crick, 1cramp, spasm
2kink
verb
Definition of KINK
intransitive verb
: to form a kink
transitive verb
: to make a kink in
First Known Use of KINK
1697
KINK Defined for Kids
kink
noun \ˈkiŋk\
Definition of KINK for Kids
1
: a short tight twist or curl (as in a thread or hose)
2
: 1cramp 1 <I've got a kink in my back.>
3
: an imperfection that makes something hard to use or work <We need more rehearsals to work out the kinks.>
— kinky \ˈkiŋk-ē\ adjective <kinky hair>
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