Kinked: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinked
[ kɪŋkt ]
shape, curve
Kinked refers to something that is twisted or bent in a sharp manner. It is often used to describe shapes or objects that have a sharp corner or a sudden change in direction. In a broader sense, it can also describe situations or issues that have become complicated due to twists and turns. Kinked can also apply to various contexts, such as plumbing when discussing pipes that have sharp bends, or in relationships where complications arise.
Synonyms
bent, crooked, curved, twisted.
Examples of usage
- The kinked pipe caused the water to flow unevenly.
- Her plans took a kinked turn when unexpected events happened.
- The artist's kinked design made the sculpture uniquely appealing.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dobrada
🇮🇳 लहरदार
🇩🇪 gekrümmt
🇮🇩 tertekuk
🇺🇦 загнутий
🇵🇱 wygięty
🇯🇵 曲がった
🇫🇷 plié
🇪🇸 doblado
🇹🇷 bükülmüş
🇰🇷 구부러진
🇸🇦 مُعَوَّج
🇨🇿 ohýbaný
🇸🇰 ohýbaný
🇨🇳 弯曲的
🇸🇮 ukrivljen
🇮🇸 beygður
🇰🇿 бұрылып
🇬🇪 მრუდე
🇦🇿 bükülmüş
🇲🇽 doblado
Etymology
The word 'kinked' originates from the noun 'kink', which can be traced back to the mid-19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish word 'kink', meaning a twist or a curve, and possibly related to the Old Norse word 'kink', meaning to bend or to curl. The term began to gain broader usage in the late 1800s to describe various types of twisting or bending in different objects and situations. Over time, 'kinked' has been adopted into multiple contexts, from describing physical characteristics of items, like hoses and pipes, to metaphorical applications in social and relational discussions.