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View synonyms for crinkly

crinkly

[ kring-klee ]

adjective

, crin·kli·er, crin·kli·est.
  1. having crinkles.
  2. making a rustling noise.


crinkly

/ ˈkrɪŋklɪ /

adjective

  1. wrinkled; crinkled


noun

  1. slang.
    an old person

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crinkly1

First recorded in 1820–30; crinkle + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Several Miros, two Calders, a choice Alberto Burri wrapped in crinkly black plastic.

He brings a palpable sense of decency and a pleasantly crinkly face to the role.

Mr. Anderson—he's below-has crinkly noctagons, and one wouldn't believe the difference.

We crossed the upheaved plain, then the strip of white, and reached the crinkly floor of yellow salt.

The crinkly grandheads all bobbed up from their plates and nut-pickers in amazement.

Don't you just love poetry that gives you a crinkly feeling up and down your back?

After luncheon, however, Hortense asked Grandfather to tell her about the knife with the crinkly blade.

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