kink

noun
UK: /kɪŋk/
US: /kɪŋk/

  1. A small problem or fault that prevents something from working well.

    1. I had a kink in my neck after sleeping on the train.
    2. We need to iron out the kinks in the new system before we launch it; a small kink can ruin everything.

  2. A twist or bend in something that is normally straight.

    1. There's a kink in the hose, so the water won't flow freely.
    2. The plumber found a kink in the pipe, causing a reduction in water pressure and a burst hazard.

  3. An unusual sexual interest.

    1. Some people have a kink for wearing leather.
    2. While societal norms may evolve, individual expression through personal kinks should be respected within ethical boundaries.

Synonyms

peculiarity knot fetish quirk twist
kink verb

  1. To form a kink or twist.

    1. The rope kinked when I pulled it too hard.
    2. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the plastic tubing to kink prematurely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kink" in English means: A small problem or fault that prevents something from working well., A twist or bend in something that is normally straight., An unusual sexual interest..

The phonetic transcription of "kink" is /kɪŋk/ in British English and /kɪŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kink": peculiarity, knot, fetish, quirk, twist.

Example usage of "kink": "I had a kink in my neck after sleeping on the train.". More examples on the page.