twisted

Definition

Consisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining.

Etymology

The sense "intertwined" comes from twist (verb) by the late 15th century. The sense "mentally disturbed, perverted" is probably from twist (“mental peculiarity, perversion”, noun), which is attested by 1811.

Example Sentences

• "twisted sense of humor"
• "The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath."
• "I was a hard niggah, but not twisted enough to eat and socialize with my peeps knowing I was planning on robbing them before the night was over."