Definition of kink

noun (n)

• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) (noun.state)

  Synonym: crick, rick, wrick
  

  source: wordnet30
• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight (noun.shape)

  Synonym: twirl, twist
  

  source: wordnet30
• a person with unusual sexual tastes (noun.person)

  source: wordnet30
• an eccentric idea (noun.cognition)

  source: wordnet30
• a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation (noun.cognition)

  Example:
  There are still a few kinks to iron out.
  

  source: wordnet30
• A twist or loop in a rope or thread, caused by a spontaneous doubling or winding upon itself; a close loop or curl; a doubling in a cord. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• curl tightly (verb.contact)

  Synonym: crape, crimp, frizz, frizzle, kink up
  

  source: wordnet30
• form a curl, curve, or kink (verb.change)

  Synonym: curl, curve
  

  source: wordnet30
• To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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