kink
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
kinks
plural
kinks
Britannica Dictionary definition of KINK
[count]
1
:
a tight bend or curl in something (such as a rope or hose)
— usually + in
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There was a kink in the chain.
2
chiefly US
:
a pain especially in your neck or back that is caused by tight muscles
— usually + in
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I woke up on the bus with a kink [=crick] in my neck.
3
:
a small problem or flaw
— usually plural
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We just installed a new computer program, and we're still working/ironing out the kinks. [=trying to fix the problems]
4
:
a strange or unusual part of someone's personality
-
Everyone's personality has a few kinks. [=quirks]
— kink
verb kinks; kinked; kinking
[+ object]
[no object]
-
My hair kinks when it rains.
