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kinky

[king-kee] / ˈkɪŋ ki /
ADJECTIVE
twisted, tightly curled
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
straight unkinked




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Porter, 55, has previously won a Tony Award on Broadway for Kinky Boots and an Emmy for TV drama Pose.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

In the years since, acts like Café Tacvba, Kinky and Los Angeles Azules have been invited to perform.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Kinky Boots, music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein.

From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2023

De Lesseps later told Page Six she was "drinking champagne" that night and went to The Townhouse with "Kinky Boots" producer Jim Kierstead.

From Fox News • Mar. 19, 2022

"Kinky," said Janet, "come and see if we can help her."

From The Slowcoach by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)




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