kinkiness

A woman's hair has a natural kinkiness that forms soft waves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Quality of being twisted or curled: "kinkiness" refers to the state or condition of having twists, curls, or kinks, especially in hair or material.
   • Eccentricity or unconventionality: In informal usage, "kinkiness" denotes a tendency toward odd, unusual, or capricious behavior.
   • Sexual nonconformity: In modern contexts, "kinkiness" often describes a preference for unconventional sexual practices or fetishes.

Usage Examples

• Twisted or curled state:
  • The kinkiness of her hair made it difficult to comb. (The hair was very curly or tangled.)
• Eccentricity:
  • His kinkiness was evident in his strange choice of clothing. (His odd, unconventional personality showed through.)
• Sexual nonconformity:
  • The film explored themes of kinkiness and alternative lifestyles. (The film dealt with unconventional sexual preferences.)

Advanced Usage

• "kinkiness of the material": refers to the tendency of a rope, wire, or fabric to form twists or bends.
  • The kinkiness of the garden hose caused water to stop flowing. (The hose had bends that blocked the water.)
• "kinkiness as a personality trait": denotes a playful or eccentric character.
  • Her kinkiness made her a fascinating conversationalist. (Her unusual quirks made her interesting.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kinky (adj): having kinks; eccentric; sexually unconventional.
  • He bought a kinky new gadget for the kitchen. (A twisted or unusual device.)
• Kink (n): a twist or curl; an odd or unconventional idea or practice.
  • The rope had a kink that needed to be straightened. (A twist in the rope.)

Synonyms

• Twistedness: the quality of being twisted or curled.
• Eccentricity: the quality of being unconventional or odd.
• Fetishism: a strong, unusual sexual interest (in specific contexts).

Related Idioms

• "work out the kinks": to resolve minor problems or difficulties.
  • We need to work out the kinks in the new software before release. (Fix the small issues.)
• "a kink in one's personality": a minor eccentricity or odd trait.
  • He has a kink in his personality that makes him collect old keys. (An unusual habit.)