Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kingk]
- /kɪŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kingk]
- /kɪŋk/
Definitions of kinking word
- noun kinking a twist or curl, as in a thread, rope, wire, or hair, caused by its doubling or bending upon itself. 1
- noun kinking a muscular stiffness or soreness, as in the neck or back. 1
- noun kinking a flaw or imperfection likely to hinder the successful operation of something, as a machine or plan: There are still a few kinks to be worked out of the plan before we start production. 1
- noun kinking a mental twist; notion; whim or crotchet. 1
- noun kinking Slang. bizarre or unconventional sexual preferences or behavior. a person characterized by such preferences or behavior. 1
- noun kinking Present participle of kink. 1
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Origin of kinking
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Dutch: a twist in a rope
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Kinking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kinking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kinking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kinking
verb kinking
- buckle — A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.
- writhe — to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc.
- curve — A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle.
- contort — If someone's face or body contorts or is contorted, it moves into an unnatural and unattractive shape or position.
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
Antonyms for kinking
verb kinking
- flatten — to make flat.
- straighten — make straight
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- untwist — to untangle
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
See also
Matching words
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