Definitions

1. noun

a twist or bend in something, especially a rope or cord

“She untangled the rope from a nasty kink.”

2. verb

to twist or turn something into a kink

“The rope began to kink in the tight space.”

3. noun

an unusual or unconventional sexual practice or preference

“The article explored the world of BDSM kinks.”

4. verb

to have or feel an unusual or unconventional sexual desire or preference

“He admitted to kinking for role-playing in his relationships.”

5. noun

a problem or difficulty in a situation

“The project hit a kink when the team couldn’t agree on a design.”

6. verb

to cause a problem or difficulty in a situation

“The new policy kinked the company’s cash flow.”

7. adjective

having an unusual or unconventional shape, especially a rope or cord

“The kinked rope was hard to use in the sail.”