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kinks

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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.

verb

  1. To laugh loudly.
  2. To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.

noun

  1. A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.“We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.”
  2. A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.“They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.”
  3. An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.
  4. Peculiarity or deviation in sexual behaviour or taste.

verb

  1. To form a kink or twist.
  2. To be formed into a kink or twist.

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