crinkled; crinkling
ˈkriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to form many short bends or ripples
b
: wrinkle
2
: to give forth a thin crackling sound : rustle
crinkling silks
: to cause to crinkle : make crinkles in
1
: wrinkle, corrugation, pucker
2
: any of several virus diseases of plants marked by crinkling of leaves
Examples of crinkle in a Sentence
Verb
The corners of his eyes crinkle when he smiles.
a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move
Noun
little crinkles at the corners of his mouth showed whenever he smiled
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Borage is a gorgeous plant, with showy blue blooms and crinkled, gray-green leaves.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Remove the sheet pan from the oven, then drop it twice on a heatproof counter or other surface to deflate and crinkle the cookies.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Borage is a gorgeous plant, with showy blue blooms and crinkled, gray-green leaves.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crinkle. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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