This is the 3797th most frequent Japanese word.
ひねっ
"ひねっ" is not a standard Japanese word. It may be a colloquial expression, onomatopoeia, or part of another word.
In this sentence, "ひねる" is used in the sense of physically twisting or rotating an object, demonstrating its literal application.
瓶の蓋をひねって開ける。
Twist the bottle cap to open it.
Here, "ひねる" implies applying creative thinking or approaching the problem uniquely, showing a metaphorical usage.
試験問題は少しひねって考える必要がある。
The exam questions require a bit of creative thinking.
In this context, "ひねる" is describing an unintentional twist or sprain affecting one’s body part, emphasizing its applicative variance.