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crinkle

 

[ ˈkrɪŋkəl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A slight, sharp sound.

Synonyms

crackling, creak, rustle

Examples of usage

  • The crinkle of the paper caught my attention.
  • She could hear the crinkle of the leaves under her feet.
Context #2 | Verb

wrinkled

To make slight, sharp wrinkles or folds in something.

Synonyms

crease, crumple, wrinkle

Examples of usage

  • She crinkled her nose in distaste.
  • He crinkled the paper before throwing it away.

Translations

Translations of the word "crinkle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ruga

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ना

🇩🇪 Falte

🇮🇩 kerut

🇺🇦 зморшка

🇵🇱 zmarszczka

🇯🇵 しわ

🇫🇷 ride

🇪🇸 arruga

🇹🇷 kırışıklık

🇰🇷 주름

🇸🇦 تجعد

🇨🇿 vráska

🇸🇰 vráska

🇨🇳 皱纹

🇸🇮 guba

🇮🇸 hrukka

🇰🇿 әжім

🇬🇪 ნაოჭი

🇦🇿 qırışıq

🇲🇽 arruga

Etymology

The word 'crinkle' originated from the Middle English word 'crinklen', which meant to curl or bend. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the idea of making a slight, sharp sound or creating wrinkles or folds. The word has been used in English language for centuries to describe various textures, sounds, and actions associated with crinkling.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,432 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.