kinkier; kinkiest
1
: closely twisted or curled
2
: relating to, having, or appealing to unconventional tastes especially in sex
also
: sexually deviant
3
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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Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
But one day he gets called to service a rich man (Tom Stewart) and his wife (Patricia Carr), and the husband’s requests are far kinkier and more violent than Julian is comfortable carrying out.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
To revive curly, coily, and kinky textures, reset bangs every day or two with water or a spritz of lightweight styling mist like François’s Mist Nourishing Water.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Sciorra eventually realizes that her new man is the kinky paramour of said patient, and the therapist has to face the terrifying possibility that her beau might be responsible after her patient meets a tragic end.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinky
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“Kinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinky. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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kinky
adjective
kinkier; kinkiest
1
: tightly twisted or curled
2
: very strange or odd
kinkiness
noun
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