KINK Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word kink. (close relations)
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eccentricity | nounn | |||||||
noun • strange and unconventional behavior • (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis • a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path | ||||||||
fascination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) • a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual • the capacity to attract intense interest | ||||||||
fetish | nounn | |||||||
noun • a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body • a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers • excessive or irrational devotion to some activity | ||||||||
fixation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely • an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone • the activity of fastening something firmly in position • (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body | ||||||||
foible | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual • the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip • a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior. | ||||||||
idiosyncrasy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual | ||||||||
incline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elevated geological formation • an inclined surface connecting two levels verb • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well • lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow • be at an angle • feel favorably disposed or willing • make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief | ||||||||
peculiarity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an odd or unusual characteristic • a distinguishing trait • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
predilection | nounn | |||||||
noun • a predisposition in favor of something • a strong liking | ||||||||
proclivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||||
propensity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • a disposition to behave in a certain way | ||||||||
quirk | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strange attitude or habit • a narrow groove beside a beading verb • twist or curve abruptly | ||||||||
crape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • small very thin pancake • a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface verb • cover or drape with crape • curl tightly | ||||||||
crick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004) • a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) verb • twist (a body part) into a strained position | ||||||||
crimp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angular or rounded shape made by folding • someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers • a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled verb • make ridges into by pinching together • curl tightly | ||||||||
curl | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl verb • form a curl, curve, or kink • shape one's body into a curl • wind around something in coils or loops • twist or roll into coils or ringlets • play the Scottish game of curling | ||||||||
curve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • a line on a graph representing data • a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter • the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • extend in curves and turns • form an arch or curve • bend or cause to bend • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||
frizz | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the condition of being formed into small tight curls verb • curl tightly | ||||||||
frizzle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • fry something until it curls and becomes crisp • curl tightly | ||||||||
rick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) • a stack of hay verb • pile in ricks • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||