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kinky

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




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The factory's decision to create a new product line featured in a BBC documentary, Trouble at the Top: The Kinky Boot Factory, which inspired Miramax Films to turn the story into a movie.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

"I think audiences are drooling to get back to live entertainment," said Ken Davenport, producer of "Kinky Boots" and "Once on This Island."

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2021

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

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




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