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crinkle
[kring-kuhl]
verb (used with or without object)
to wrinkle; crimple; ripple.
to make slight, sharp sounds; rustle.
to turn or wind in many little bends and twists.
noun
a wrinkle or ripple.
a crinkling sound.
a turn or twist.
crinkle
/ ˈɪŋə /
verb
to form or cause to form wrinkles, twists, or folds
to make or cause to make a rustling noise
noun
a wrinkle, twist, or fold
a rustling noise
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of crinkle1
Example Sentences
By 8:45 a.m., the clouds cleared, the sun came out, and the grass in Nielson’s fist began to crinkle and snap.
Evoke rugged cowgirl with the large brushed leather tote, or latex queen with the shiny crinkled leather minibag.
“Animal organs, ground up!” one guest squealed, crinkling his nose.
Layering newspapers atop the mattress was another trick; the crinkling sent the vermin scampering.
“That’s not exactly how I remember it,” May said, her forehead crinkling.
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