Main Entry: ¹crin·kle

Pronunciation: \ˈkriŋ-kəl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): crin·kled; crin·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology: Middle English crynkelen; akin to Old English cringan to yield

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 a : to form many short bends or ripples b : wrinkle
2 : to give forth a thin crackling sound : rustle <crinkling silks>transitive verb : to cause to crinkle : make crinkles in