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
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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