wrinkle
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noun \ˈriŋ-kəl\Definition of WRINKLE
1
: a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease; specifically : one in the skin especially when due to age, worry, or fatigue
2
a : method, technique b : a change in a customary procedure or method c : something new or different : innovation
See Examples of WRINKLE
- Here's the latest wrinkle in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father!
- He has added some new wrinkles to his game.
Origin of WRINKLE
Middle English, back-formation from wrinkled twisted, winding, probably from Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind, from ge-, perfective prefix + -wrinclian (akin to wrencan to wrench) — more at co-
First Known Use: 14th century
2wrinkle
verbwrin·kledwrin·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of WRINKLE
intransitive verb
: to become marked with or contracted into wrinkles
transitive verb
: to contract into wrinkles : pucker
Examples of WRINKLE
- Moisture caused the wallpaper to wrinkle and peel.
- His brow wrinkled as he thought about the question.
- Try not to wrinkle your trousers.
First Known Use of WRINKLE
15th century
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