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
Recent Examples on the Web
Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 July 2024
The crackle of vinyl runs implacably through his music like rain crinkling on trash bags, and, from the silence, snatches of breakbeat and fearsome industrial techno burst forward with fierce energy.
—Daniel Bromfield, SPIN, 13 Mar. 2024
Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 June 2024
Every seam and crinkle on the plastic toy from which it is created has been replicated in steel.
—Kirsty Lang For The Times, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2021
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Verb
Each scale features a different texture that crinkles or squeaks to keep those tiny minds occupied and curious about the world around them.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 July 2024
The crackle of vinyl runs implacably through his music like rain crinkling on trash bags, and, from the silence, snatches of breakbeat and fearsome industrial techno burst forward with fierce energy.
—Daniel Bromfield, SPIN, 13 Mar. 2024
Noun
There are soft toys that attach to the book and tuck into fabric pockets and surprise squeaks, crinkles, and rattles.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 June 2024
Every seam and crinkle on the plastic toy from which it is created has been replicated in steel.
—Kirsty Lang For The Times, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2021
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crinkle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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