Kinkle

//ˈkɪŋkl̩// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kink or twist
Verb
  1. 1
    To kink. ambitransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From kink + -le (frequentative suffix).

Etymology 2

From kink + -le (diminutive suffix).

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