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Rarekink
The correct spelling is kink.
How to pronounce kink
/kɪŋk/
nounIPA: /kɪŋk/
Say it like: Kin-k
The correct spelling is kink. A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying. For example: "We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose."
Usage Examples
“We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.”
“They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.
- 2.A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.
- 3.A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.
- 4.An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.
- 5.Peculiarity or deviation in sexual behaviour or taste.
verb
- 1.To laugh loudly.
- 2.To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.
- 3.To form a kink or twist.
- 4.To be formed into a kink or twist.
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