Kinked
/kɪŋkt/noun
Bent, twisted, or characterized by an unusual feature or preference.
Did you know?The sexual sense of kink is comparatively modern, emerging in the twentieth century, while the original meaning described a bend, knot, or irregular twist.
Etymological Timeline
17th Century
English
kink
“A twist, knot, or sharp bend in something such as a rope or wire”
17th Century
Dutch
kink
“A twist or bend; a likely source of the English noun”
17th–18th Century
English
kink
“A mental or physical irregularity, difficulty, or peculiar condition”
19th Century
English
kinked
“Bent, twisted, or marked by a sharp irregularity”
20th Century
English
kink
“An unconventional sexual interest or preference”
Modern English
English
kinked
“Bent or twisted, and sometimes associated with unconventional sexual preferences”
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