as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
while passing through the airport, don't do anything kinky that is likely to draw the suspicion of security
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Recent Examples of kinky
Francis Ford Coppola goes kinky gothic delicious for this classic tale of the Prince of Darkness/Jonathan Harker/Mina love triangle featuring Gary Oldman, Keanu Reeves, and Winona Ryder as its leads.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
Its popularity isn’t just hype: The 58 long bristles carefully and efficiently detangle even the kinkiest of Type 4 curls, and the 47 mini bristles gently smooth and calm static for a polished finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the chart, type 4 hair is defined as kinky, with 4A hair being tight coils and 4B hair being z-angled coils.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Recalling the erotic thriller, which follows a kinky affair between a tech CEO (Nicole Kidman) and intern (Harris Dickinson), Lowe reversed his earlier claim about the lack of steaminess in today's movies.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
Its popularity isn’t just hype: The 58 long bristles carefully and efficiently detangle even the kinkiest of Type 4 curls, and the 47 mini bristles gently smooth and calm static for a polished finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the chart, type 4 hair is defined as kinky, with 4A hair being tight coils and 4B hair being z-angled coils.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Recalling the erotic thriller, which follows a kinky affair between a tech CEO (Nicole Kidman) and intern (Harris Dickinson), Lowe reversed his earlier claim about the lack of steaminess in today's movies.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinky
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Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But inexplicably, Villa contrived to lose the game, thanks in no small part to goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s sending off in the first half for a bizarre body-check on Rasmus Hojlund.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The long strange trip is proving to be even longer than anyone thought.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Because of this strange clustering, the Atlantic Shark Institute has posted signs around Narragansett alerting beachgoers to be on the lookout.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Just a weird observation about the oscillator that is worth pointing out.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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His monsters are inventive and weird — and almost endlessly memeable.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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Gray whales are known to be curious around boats, which means they are often seen on whale-watching trips, the agency said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
30 May 2025
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Being curious during old age could also help in preventing or at least off-setting Alzheimer’s disease.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Speaking of the first movie, that has to be an odd scene to do with Tom Cruise just hanging above you the entire time.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Both of her parents worked, holding down odd jobs, and by September 2024, the family had settled in Bakersfield and S.G.V. was discharged from the hospital.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The findings not only elucidated the peculiar origins of some cats’ charismatic coloration, but also revealed new insights about a familiar gene.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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American Drug Makers’ Dilemma The peculiar global drug pricing system has been shaped by government policies that American drug makers must confront.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Similarly, erratic rainfall patterns in India are threatening crop consistency and farmer livelihoods.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Minnesota is tough as hell, but the defensive pressure the Thunder bring on every possession will be too much for a Timberwolves offense that can be erratic at times.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Kinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinky. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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