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Meaning of kinked
The primary meaning of the word "kinked" is to be or become bent or twisted, especially suddenly or awkwardly.
Etymology of kinked
The word "kinked" has its roots in the Old English word "cink" or "kink", which referred to a twist or bend, and is related to the Middle English word "kinken", which meant to bend or twist.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is bent or twisted, and has evolved to include a range of related meanings and connotations.
Synonyms
bent
twisted
curved
crooked
distorted
deformed
warped
buckled
curved
angled
askew
awry
aslant
slanted
tilted
inclined
uneven
irregular
erratic
abnormal
peculiar
quirky
bent out of shape
misshapen
gnarled
knotted
tangled
snarled
coiled
spiraled
looped
curved
turned
flexed
contorted
writhed
wrested
wrenched
sprained
strained.
Definitions
- Having a bend or twist, especially one that is sudden or awkward
- A bend or twist in something, especially a sudden or awkward one
- To bend or twist something, especially suddenly or awkwardly
Usage Examples
- The wire was kinked and would not lie flat.
- Her hair was kinked from sleeping on it while it was wet.
- The road was kinked and winding, making it difficult to drive.
- The pipe was kinked, causing the water to flow unevenly.
Antonyms
straight
straightened
untwisted
unbent
uncurved
smooth
even
regular
uniform
symmetrical
aligned
orderly
methodical
systematic
consistent
predictable
normal
standard
conventional
traditional.