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kink / kingk/ • n. a sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight: a kink in the road. ∎ fig. a flaw or obstacle in a plan, operation, etc.: though the system is making some headway, there are still some kinks to iron out. ∎ a stiffness in the neck, back, etc.; crick: it takes the kinks out of stiff necks. ∎ fig. a quirk of character or behavior. ∎ inf. a person with unusual sexual preferences.• v. [tr.] form or cause to form a sharp twist or curve: when the spine gets kinked, the muscles react with pain.
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