1. sharp twists or bends in something that is normally straight
2. minor problems or flaws that need to be worked out
Usage: informal
3. painful muscle cramps or stiffness

1. forms or causes sharp twists or bends

Examples

• The garden hose had several kinks that blocked the water flow.
• We need to work out the kinks in our new computer system.
• I woke up with kinks in my neck from sleeping wrong.
• The rope kinks easily when it gets wet.
• There are still a few kinks to iron out in the plan.
• She tried to smooth out the kinks in the wire.
• The new software has some kinks that need fixing.