Kinkiness
/ˈkɪŋ.ki.nəs/noun
The quality or state of being kinky, especially involving unusual sexual preferences or unconventional behavior.
Did you know?The sexual sense of kink emerged in 20th-century English, long after kink first described physical twists and irregularities.
Etymological Timeline
17th Century
English
kink
“A sharp twist, bend, or knot in something.”
17th Century
English
kinky
“Full of kinks; twisted or irregular.”
19th Century
English
kink
“An unusual quirk, difficulty, or irregular feature.”
20th Century
English
kink
“An unconventional sexual preference or practice.”
20th Century
English
kinkiness
“The quality or condition of being kinky.”