kinkier; kinkiest
1
: closely twisted or curled
2
: relating to, having, or appealing to unconventional tastes especially in sex
also : sexually deviant
3
kinkily adverb
kinkiness noun

Examples of kinky in a Sentence

She says her boyfriend is a little kinky. while passing through the airport, don't wear any kinky clothing that is likely to pique the interest of security
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Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of kinky was in 1804

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“Kinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinky. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

kinky

adjective
kinkier; kinkiest
1
: tightly twisted or curled
2
: very strange or odd
kinkiness noun

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