crinkle

¹crin·kle

verb \ˈkriŋ-kəl\

crin·kledcrin·kling\-k(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of CRINKLE

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

Examples of CRINKLE

1. The corners of his eyes crinkle when he smiles.
2. <a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move>

Origin of CRINKLE

Middle English crynkelen; akin to Old English cringan to yield

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CRINKLE

Synonyms: rustle

Antonyms: flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple

Related Words: crackle, crepitate; creak, squeak; swoosh, whoosh; babble, gurgle, murmur, sigh, whisper

Near Antonyms: even, iron, press, straighten; unfold; neaten, tidy

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Rhymes with CRINKLE

inkle, sprinkle, tinkle, twinkle, winkle, wrinkle