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crinkling

 

[ หˆkrษชล‹klษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

making noise

To crinkle means to make small, fine folds or wrinkles, often resulting in a rustling or cracking noise. This term is commonly used in reference to paper, fabric, or other materials that can easily be wrinkled.

Synonyms

crease, crumple, wrinkle

Examples of usage

  • She crinkled the paper before throwing it away.
  • The sound of crinkling leaves filled the air.
  • He crinkled his brow in confusion.
  • The plastic wrapper crinkled as he opened the snack.
Context #2 | Noun

sound or texture

Crinkling refers to the sound or the texture produced during the process of crinkling. It often indicates that a material has been manipulated to become wrinkled or that it is being handled in a way that creates noise.

Synonyms

crackle, crumple, rustle

Examples of usage

  • The crinkling of the foil was annoying.
  • I love the crinkling texture of this fabric.
  • There was a gentle crinkling sound as she turned the page.
  • The old newspaper had a distinct crinkling quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "crinkling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amassando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเค•เฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knistern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ัƒั‡ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ใŒๅฏ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท froissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrugado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buruลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๊ฒจ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุงุนูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmaฤkรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmaฤkanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฑๆŠ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gubanjem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krumpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒซแƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buruลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrugado

Etymology

The word 'crinkle' has its origins in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle Dutch 'krinklen,' which means 'to curl or wave.' The word reflects a physical action, often associated with materials that easily bend or wrinkle. Over time, it evolved into 'crinkle' in English, used both as a verb and a noun. The sound associated with crinkling has also become an integral part of its meaning, highlighting an auditory experience that accompanies the visual aspect of wrinkling. The transition from a term specific to materials and their appearance to one that includes sound reflects the multifaceted nature of language and the ways we describe sensory experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,832 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.