crinkle

verb
UK: /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/
US: /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

  1. To form small folds or lines on the surface of something, often paper or fabric.

    1. Her nose would crinkle when she laughed.
    2. The sun can crinkle your skin, making you look older than you are.

  2. To make a slight rustling or crackling sound.

    1. I heard the leaves crinkle under my feet.
    2. Did you hear the candy wrapper crinkle in his pocket during the movie?

Synonyms

crackle wrinkle crease rustle rumple
crinkle noun

  1. A small fold or line on the surface of something.

    1. She noticed a crinkle in the corner of his eye.
    2. The fabric had a slight crinkle, giving it a unique texture.

  2. A rustling or crackling sound.

    1. I heard the crinkle of paper as she opened the letter.
    2. The fire crackled and popped, with a comforting crinkle.
crinkle adjective

  1. Having many small lines or folds on the surface.

    1. She has crinkle hair after braid.
    2. The dried leaves became crinkle under the autumn sun.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crinkle" in English means: To form small folds or lines on the surface of something, often paper or fabric., To make a slight rustling or crackling sound..

The phonetic transcription of "crinkle" is /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crinkle": crackle, wrinkle, crease, rustle, rumple.

Example usage of "crinkle": "Her nose would crinkle when she laughed.". More examples on the page.