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crinkly

 

[ ˈkrɪŋkli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound or texture

Having small, thin wrinkles or creases, often producing a rustling or crackling sound when touched or moved.

Synonyms

creased, rumpled, wrinkled

Examples of usage

  • The crinkly paper made a loud noise when she unwrapped the gift.
  • I love the crinkly texture of freshly washed bed sheets.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a wrinkled or uneven surface, often used to describe hair or fabric.

Synonyms

curly, uneven, wavy

Examples of usage

  • She styled her hair in crinkly waves for the party.
  • The crinkly fabric of the dress added a unique touch to her outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "crinkly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enrugado

🇮🇳 झुर्रियों वाला

🇩🇪 knitterig

🇮🇩 keriput

🇺🇦 зморшкуватий

🇵🇱 pomarszczony

🇯🇵 しわのある

🇫🇷 ridulé

🇪🇸 arrugado

🇹🇷 kırışık

🇰🇷 주름진

🇸🇦 مجعد

🇨🇿 vrásčitý

🇸🇰 vrásčitý

🇨🇳 皱巴巴的

🇸🇮 naguban

🇮🇸 krumpuð

🇰🇿 әжімделген

🇬🇪 ნაოჭიანი

🇦🇿 qırışmış

🇲🇽 arrugado

Etymology

The word 'crinkly' is derived from the verb 'crinkle', which originated in the 17th century and is believed to be of imitative origin, imitating the sound or appearance of something wrinkled or creased. Over time, 'crinkly' has evolved to describe various textures, surfaces, and appearances that exhibit small, thin wrinkles or creases.

See also: crinkled.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,425, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.