kink

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 a bend or twist in sth that is usually straight: a dog with a kink in its tail * (figurative) We need to iron out the kinks in the new system. 2 (informal, disapproving) an unusual feature in a person's character or mind, especially one that does not seem normal 3 (AmE) = CRICK verb [V, VN] to develop or make sth develop a bend or twist