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Synonyms for

Kinky

/ ˈkɪŋki: / Another word for kinky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

crisp offbeat frizzy quirky perverted frizzly wayout farout nappy

Synonyms by register

Formal

unorthodox eccentric aberrant atypical

Informal

weird freaky wacky quirky offbeat

Literary

capricious whimsical fanciful

Antonyms

straight conventional normal ordinary vanilla unconventional regular

Common collocations

  • kinky hair
  • kinky boots
  • kinky ideas
  • kinky behavior
  • kinky sex
  • kinky curls
  • kinky plot

Word family

adjective kinky
adverb kinkily

Usage note

While 'kinky' can refer to unusual or eccentric traits, it is most commonly used informally to describe unconventional sexual preferences or practices, often carrying a sexual connotation.

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