KINKS

A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.

To laugh loudly.

To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.

A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.

"We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose."

A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.

"They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks."

An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.

To form a kink or twist.

To be formed into a kink or twist.