crinkled; crinkling
ˈkriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to form many short bends or ripples
b
: wrinkle
2
: to give forth a thin crackling sound : rustle
crinkling silks
: to cause to crinkle : make crinkles in
1
: wrinkle, corrugation, pucker
2
: any of several virus diseases of plants marked by crinkling of leaves
Examples of crinkle in a Sentence
Verb
The corners of his eyes crinkle when he smiles.
a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move
Noun
little crinkles at the corners of his mouth showed whenever he smiled
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Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Philadelphia Flyers fans of a certain age are permitted to shake their heads and crinkle their noses when they’re reminded of the details.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Panko crusted chicken tender box with crispy panko tenders, pickle slaw, King’s Hawaiian roll, Gonzo sauce, bread and butter pickles and crinkle cut fries.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
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Verb
The jacket features two-way stretch for mobility and makes minimal noise on the run—there’s no annoying swoosh-swoosh or crinkling sound with every arm swing.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Philadelphia Flyers fans of a certain age are permitted to shake their heads and crinkle their noses when they’re reminded of the details.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
Noun
Or start with classic dessert flavors, like crème brulee or black forest, and reimagine them as a macaron, mochi donut, or crinkle cake.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Panko crusted chicken tender box with crispy panko tenders, pickle slaw, King’s Hawaiian roll, Gonzo sauce, bread and butter pickles and crinkle cut fries.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crinkle. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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