kink
UK: kɪŋk | US: kɪŋk
n. 1. A sharp twist or bend in something linear (e.g., a rope, wire, or hair).
n. 2. An unusual or unconventional sexual preference or behavior.
v. 1. To form or cause a sharp bend or twist.
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The word kink likely derives from Middle Low German kinke or Dutch kink (meaning "a twist in a rope"), possibly imitative of the sound or motion of something twisting. Its earliest recorded use in English (late 14th century) referred to physical bends, later expanding metaphorically to describe quirks or unconventional traits (19th century), and eventually narrowing to sexual contexts (20th century). The word’s simplicity and onomatopoeic quality suggest a direct, vivid origin.
The hose had a kink that stopped the water flow.
She straightened the kink in her necklace chain.
The novel explores themes of love and kink.
Be careful not to kink the wire when installing it.
His hair had a natural kink at the ends.