kinky

adjective

ˈkiŋ-kē 

kinkier; kinkiest

1

: closely twisted or curled

2

: relating to, having, or appealing to unconventional tastes especially in sex

also : sexually deviant

3

: outlandish, far-out

kinkily

ˈkiŋ-kə-lē 

adverb

kinkiness

ˈkiŋ-kē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of kinky

• bizarre
• strange
• weird
• funny
• curious
• odd
• peculiar
• erratic
• eccentric
• crazy
• remarkable
• unusual

Examples of kinky in a Sentence

She says her boyfriend is a little kinky.

while passing through the airport, don't wear any kinky clothing that is likely to pique the interest of security

Recent Examples on the Web

Something kinky and nasty that won’t leave a hint of regret the next morning. — Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026

Ultimately, Aikens wants the restaurant to draw the kinky and non-kinky alike. — Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026

In some ways, this is a reference to all the weird, kinky stuff people in suburban America are into. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026

Oakland native Daveed Diggs has a grand time too in this wild celebration of kinky head and body games. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for kinky

• dinky
• inky
• pinkie
• pinky
• slinky
• stinky

Kids Definition

kinky

adjective

ˈkiŋ-kē 

kinkier; kinkiest

1

: tightly twisted or curled

2

: very strange or odd

kinkiness noun