Crinkle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈkriŋ-kəl/ crin·kle

Meaning & Definition of Crinkle

Crinkle (verb)

  1. to form many short bends or ripples
  2. wrinkle
  3. to give forth a thin crackling sound, rustle

Crinkle (noun)

  1. wrinkle, corrugation, pucker
  2. any of several virus diseases of plants marked by crinkling of leaves

Crinkle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface

    "little crinkles at the corners of his mouth showed whenever he smiled"

    similar: crease, crimp, furrow, wrinkle
    related: corrugation, layer, loop, plait, pleat, ply, pucker, seam, tuck, crow's-foot

Crinkle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make small sounds usually by rubbing or moving

    "a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move"

    similar: rustle
    related: crackle, crepitate, creak, squeak, swoosh, whoosh, babble, gurgle, murmur, sigh, whisper

  2. to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in

    "crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away"

    similar: crumple, rumple, scrunch, wrinkle
    related: corrugate, crease, crimp, fold, pleat, pucker, ruck, crisp, ripple, ruffle, contract, furrow, knit, mess (up), muss (up)
    opposite: flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple
    near: even, iron, press, straighten, unfold, neaten, tidy

  3. to develop creases or folds

    "her forehead crinkled in consternation when her guests failed to arrive on time"

    similar: crease, furrow, rumple, wrinkle
    related: collapse, crumple, double, fold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crinkle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crinkle:

crease, crimp, furrow, wrinkle, rustle, crumple, rumple, scrunch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Crinkle

Words with the opposite meaning of Crinkle:

flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple

Related Words for Crinkle

corrugation, layer, loop, plait, pleat, ply, pucker, seam, tuck, crow's-foot, crackle, crepitate, creak, squeak, swoosh, whoosh, babble, gurgle, murmur, sigh, whisper, corrugate, fold, ruck, crisp, ripple, ruffle, contract, knit, mess (up)

Near Antonyms of Crinkle

even, iron, press, straighten, unfold, neaten, tidy

Word Forms of Crinkle

Inflections: crinkled, crinkling

Derived words: crinkly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Crinkle

Middle English crynkelen; akin to Old English cringan to yield

First known use: circa 1600i

Frequently Asked Questions about Crinkle

What does "Crinkle" mean?

"Crinkle" means to form many short bends or ripples. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to form many short bends or ripples. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Crinkle"?

Other words for "Crinkle" include crease, crimp, furrow, wrinkle, rustle, crumple, rumple and scrunch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crinkle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crinkle"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crinkle". Common alternatives include crease, crimp, furrow, wrinkle, rustle, crumple, rumple and scrunch.

What is the opposite of "Crinkle"?

Antonyms of "Crinkle" include flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen and uncrumple. Near antonyms include even, iron, press and straighten.

How do you use "Crinkle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crinkle" in a sentence: "little crinkles at the corners of his mouth showed whenever he smiled"; "a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move"; "crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away".

Is "Crinkle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crinkle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Crinkle"?

"Crinkle" is pronounced /ˈkriŋ-kəl/ and divided into syllables as crin·kle.

What is the origin of the word "Crinkle"?

"Crinkle" comes from Middle English crynkelen; akin to Old English cringan to yield. First known use: circa 1600i.