kinky
|kin-ky|
B2
/ˈkɪŋki/
twisted or unconventional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'kinky' originates from the English word 'kink,' which meant 'a twist or curl.'
Historical Evolution
'kink' transformed into the adjective 'kinky' to describe something with twists or curls.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having twists or curls,' but over time it evolved to include 'unconventional or unusual, especially in a sexual way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having kinks or twists.
The rope was kinky and difficult to untangle.
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Adjective 2
unconventional or unusual, especially in a sexual way.
They have a kinky sense of humor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45