Crumpled: meaning, definitions and examples
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crumpled
[ ˈkrʌmpəld ]
paper
Crumpled means wrinkled or crushed into small creases or folds. It is often used to describe a piece of paper that has been squeezed into a ball or folded multiple times.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crumpled paper lay on the floor.
- She handed me a crumpled note.
- He tried to smooth out the crumpled map.
Translations
Translations of the word "crumpled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amassado
🇮🇳 मरोड़ा हुआ
🇩🇪 zerknittert
🇮🇩 kusut
🇺🇦 зім'ятий
🇵🇱 pognieciony
🇯🇵 くしゃくしゃ
🇫🇷 froissé
🇪🇸 arrugado
🇹🇷 buruşmuş
🇰🇷 구겨진
🇸🇦 مجعد
🇨🇿 zmačkaný
🇸🇰 zmačkaný
🇨🇳 皱巴巴的
🇸🇮 zmečkan
🇮🇸 krumpaður
🇰🇿 мыжылған
🇬🇪 დაჩეჩქვილი
🇦🇿 bükülmüş
🇲🇽 arrugado
Etymology
The word 'crumpled' originated from the Middle English word 'crumplen', which means to curl or wrap. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe something wrinkled or crushed. The action of crumpling has been a common occurrence throughout history, especially with paper and fabric.