Crinkle

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪŋkəl/

Definitions of crinkle

noun a slight fold or wrinkle

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a crinkle as I unwrapped the candy.

A2 The crinkle of the paper bag caught my attention.

B1 She loved the sound of the crinkle of leaves under her feet.

B2 The crinkle of the plastic wrapper echoed in the quiet room.

C1 The crinkle of the old map reminded him of his childhood adventures.

C2 The crinkle of the fabric indicated its high quality and durability.

verb to form small folds or wrinkles

Example Sentences

A1 I crinkle the paper to make a loud noise.

A2 She crinkled her nose in disgust at the smell.

B1 The old book crinkled as I turned the pages.

B2 The plastic bag crinkled loudly as I opened it.

C1 The leaves crinkle underfoot as I walk through the forest.

C2 The chef crinkled the pastry dough to create a flaky texture.

Examples of crinkle in a Sentence

formal The delicate crinkle of the paper added a touch of elegance to the gift.

informal I love the sound of the crinkle when you open a bag of chips.

slang That new jacket has a cool crinkle effect to it.

figurative The crinkle in her smile showed that she was genuinely happy.

Grammatical Forms of crinkle

• past tense: crinkled
• plural: crinkles
• comparative: more crinkled
• superlative: most crinkled
• present tense: crinkles
• future tense: will crinkle
• perfect tense: has crinkled
• continuous tense: is crinkling
• singular: crinkle
• positive degree: crinkly
• infinitive: to crinkle
• gerund: crinkling
• participle: crinkling

Origin and Evolution of crinkle

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'crinkle' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'crinklen' which meant to wrinkle or curl.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crinkle' has retained its original meaning of wrinkling or curling, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any slight crease or fold in a surface.