How Do You Spell CRINKLE?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪŋkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "crinkle" is spelled with six letters and is pronounced /ˈkrɪŋkəl/. The first syllable "crin" is pronounced with a short i sound like in "win" and is followed by the consonant cluster "k" and "r". The second syllable "kle" is pronounced with a short e sound like in "met" and is also followed by the consonant cluster "k" and "l". The word means to form a slight wrinkle or ripple on the surface of something, like crinkling a piece of paper.

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CRINKLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Crinkle is a verb that refers to the action of producing a series of small wrinkles or creases on a surface. It often occurs when something is folded, crushed, or crumpled, causing the material to form irregular, folded lines. This term can also be used to describe the sound made when an object produces a gentle, rustling noise as it is crinkled.

    Crinkling can be a result of various factors, such as the nature of the material or the force applied to it. For example, when paper or fabric is folded or twisted, it tends to crinkle along the lines of pressure, creating a textural change on the surface. Additionally, when a person smiles or laughs, the skin around their eyes may crinkle, forming small lines known as "crow's feet."

    As a noun, "crinkle" refers to a small wrinkle or crease that is formed on a surface. It can also describe an object or material that has a crinkled appearance, such as crinkled paper or crinkled plastic wrap. Furthermore, "crinkle" can be used metaphorically to express the action or effect of making something appear irregular or distorted, resembling the physical characteristic of crinkles.

  2. To form with short turns or wrinkles; to run in and out in little short bends.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CRINKLE

The word "crinkle" originated in the early 17th century and it stems from the Middle English word "crinklen" or "crinkelen", which means "to make a sharp bend" or "to curl". This Middle English word comes from the Middle Dutch word "krinkelen", which has a similar meaning. Further back, the Dutch word can be traced back to the Old High German word "kring", meaning "circle" or "ring". Over time, "crinkle" has come to refer to a slight wrinkle or bend in a material or surface, such as crinkled paper or crinkled fabric.

Idioms with the word CRINKLE

  • crinkle up The idiom "crinkle up" refers to the action of causing something to form wrinkles or creases, often by bending or folding it in a certain way. It can also describe the act of someone's face or body contorting into a crinkled or wrinkled expression due to various emotions or physical actions.

Similar spelling words for CRINKLE

Plural form of CRINKLE is CRINKLES

Conjugate verb Crinkle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have crinkled
you would have crinkled
he/she/it would have crinkled
we would have crinkled
they would have crinkled
I would have crinkle
you would have crinkle
he/she/it would have crinkle
we would have crinkle
they would have crinkle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been crinkling
you would have been crinkling
he/she/it would have been crinkling
we would have been crinkling
they would have been crinkling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would crinkle
you would crinkle
he/she/it would crinkle
we would crinkle
they would crinkle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be crinkling
you would be crinkling
he/she/it would be crinkling
we would be crinkling
they would be crinkling

FUTURE

I will crinkle
you will crinkle
he/she/it will crinkle
we will crinkle
they will crinkle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be crinkling
you will be crinkling
he/she/it will be crinkling
we will be crinkling
they will be crinkling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have crinkled
you will have crinkled
he/she/it will have crinkled
we will have crinkled
they will have crinkled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been crinkling
you will have been crinkling
he/she/it will have been crinkling
we will have been crinkling
they will have been crinkling

IMPERATIVE

you crinkle
we let´s crinkle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to crinkle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was crinkling
you were crinkling
he/she/it was crinkling
we were crinkling
they were crinkling

PAST PARTICIPLE

crinkled

PAST PERFECT

I had crinkled
you had crinkled
he/she/it had crinkled
we had crinkled
they had crinkled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been crinkling
you had been crinkling
he/she/it had been crinkling
we had been crinkling
they had been crinkling

PRESENT

I crinkle
you crinkle
he/she/it crinkles
we crinkle
they crinkle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am crinkling
you are crinkling
he/she/it is crinkling
we are crinkling
they are crinkling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

crinkling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have crinkled
you have crinkled
he/she/it has crinkled
we have crinkled
they have crinkled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been crinkling
you have been crinkling
he/she/it has been crinkling
we have been crinkling
they have been crinkling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it crinkle

SIMPLE PAST

I crinkled
you crinkled
he/she/it crinkled
we crinkled
they crinkled

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