kinks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of kinksnext
plural of kink
1
as in cramps
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long

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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with

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as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession

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kinks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of kink
as in loops

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  1. cramps
  2. quirks
  3. notions
  4. traits
  5. reflects
Noun
  • In addition, menstrual cramps may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, pelvis, and back.
    Patricia Weiser, PharmD, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • In addition, menstrual cramps may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, pelvis, and back.
    Patricia Weiser, PharmD, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of cramps
Noun
  • Radical Romantics is a rundown of the greatest quirks of an artist who views identity as a playground and not just a framework.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Healthier bundles can lean on personal quirks.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of quirks
Noun
  • These misconceptions, which combined notions of blood contamination with misguided fears about Vodou religions, played a role in the establishment of a detention camp for refugees with HIV.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But, Republicans said, Vance's overall performance could help puncture preconceived notions of him among undecided voters.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • Put it all together, and on paper the Eagles have all the traits of a bona fide Super Bowl contender.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The research discusses specific physiological traits that ameliorate the reproductive success of Tibetan women.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of traits
Verb
  • In many ways, this reflects a shift in consumer expectations, with younger customers placing a premium on experiences over products.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This reflects reduced operating expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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