Definition of Kink

1. Noun. A painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back ('rick' and 'wrick' are British).

Exact synonyms: Crick, Rick, Wrick
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Cramp, Muscle Spasm, Spasm
Derivative terms: Crick, Rick, Wrick

2. Verb. Curl tightly. "They kink their hair "; "Crimp hair"
Exact synonyms: Crape, Crimp, Frizz, Frizzle, Kink Up
Generic synonyms: Curl, Wave
Derivative terms: Crimp

3. Noun. A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight.
Exact synonyms: Twirl, Twist
Generic synonyms: Bend, Crease, Crimp, Flexure, Fold, Plication
Derivative terms: Twist

4. Verb. Form a curl, curve, or kink. "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
Exact synonyms: Curl, Curve
Generic synonyms: Change Surface
Entails: Bend, Deform, Flex, Turn, Twist
Derivative terms: Curl, Curve

5. Noun. A person with unusual sexual tastes.
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Kinky

6. Noun. An eccentric idea.
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Derivative terms: Kinky

7. Noun. A difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation. "There are still a few kinks to iron out"
Generic synonyms: Difficulty

Definition of Kink

1. n. 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.

2. v. i. To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.

3. n. A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.

Definition of Kink

1. to form a tight curl or bend in [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Kink

1. An angulation, bend, or twist. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kink

king vulture
king whiting
King William pine
kinic
kinic acid
kinin
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kininogen
kininogenase
kininogenin
kininogens
kinins
kinins
kinin 9
kink (current term)
kink (current term)
kinkajou
kinkajou
kinkajous
kinked
kinked aorta
Kinkiang fever
kinkier
kinkiest
kinkily
kinkiness
kinkinesses
kinking
kinkle
kinkles

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