kinky
[ king-kee ]
/ ˈkɪŋ ki /
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adjective, kink·i·er, kink·i·est.
full of kinks; closely twisted: a kinky wire.
(of hair) closely or tightly curled.
Slang. marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior, as fetishism, sadomasochism, or the like.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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kink·i·ly, adverbkink·i·ness, nounWords nearby kinky
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British Dictionary definitions for kinky
kinky
/ (ˈkɪŋkɪ) /
adjective kinkier or kinkiest
slang given to unusual, abnormal, or deviant sexual practices
informal exhibiting unusual idiosyncrasies of personality; quirky; eccentric
informal attractive or provocative in a bizarre waykinky clothes
tangled or tightly looped, as a wire or rope
tightly curled, as hair
Derived forms of kinky
kinkily, adverbkinkiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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