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单词 crinkles
释义

crinkle

1 of 2

verb

crin·​kle ˈkriŋ-kəl How to pronounce crinkle (audio)
crinkled; crinkling ˈkriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce crinkle (audio)

intransitive verb

1
a
: to form many short bends or ripples
b
: wrinkle
2
: to give forth a thin crackling sound : rustle
crinkling silks

transitive verb

: to cause to crinkle : make crinkles in

crinkle

2 of 2

noun

1
: wrinkle, corrugation, pucker
2
: any of several virus diseases of plants marked by crinkling of leaves
crinkly
ˈkriŋ-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce crinkle (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

Verb

  • rustle

Noun

  • crease
  • crimp
  • furrow
  • wrinkle
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Example Sentences

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
Verb
This set of five low-fi felt balls that cats love to pursue works great for owners who prefer playthings that don't crinkle, chime or require batteries. Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2022 His eyes crinkle with joy, highlighting the wide, easy smile he was known for. Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2022 Genuine smiles of happiness involve two main groups of muscles: the zygomaticus major muscles, which pull up the corners of the mouth, and the orbicularis oculi muscles, which crinkle the corners of the eyes. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2021 The offer is good for either curly or crinkle fries through July 18th. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 13 July 2021 That’s because white people usually crinkle and contort their faces into something illegible — and sometimes even close to blank — as armor. Safy-hallan Farah, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2021 Drying foliage upside down will usually crinkle the leaves, so Carroll suggested using vegetable glycerin. oregonlive, 3 Mar. 2021 Children ran forward and tore open the packages, only to crinkle their noses. New York Times, 2 Jan. 2021 Your recipient’s eyes crinkle as your thought-fulness unleashes a torrent of helpless joy across her face. Roy Berendsohn And Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2020
Noun
The cart also serves milkshakes and crinkle-cut fries. oregonlive, 3 June 2022 The chicken tenders are prepared the same way, and arrive with coleslaw, pickles and crinkle-cut fries. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 1 June 2022 Also on the menu are chicken tenders ($22.50), bone-in chicken by the quarter ($11) and crinkle-cut fries loaded with fried chicken and other toppings such as cheese sauce or collard greens ($13). Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2022 The signature Superdawg hot dog comes nestled in a paper box filled with stubby crinkle-cut fries. Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com, 4 Mar. 2022 Pickles and Ruffles-like crinkle chips just adds to that old-school charm. BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021 The classic crinkle-cut fries get a makeover with a garlic parmesan cheese sprinkling and a side of truffle sauce (with prices starting at $4.79). Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 12 Oct. 2021 Disco fries are your run-of-the-mill crinkle-cut fries smothered in gravy and cheese — gobs of mozzarella or, even better, barely melted squares of American. Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 23 July 2021 And not the company’s signature crinkle-cut fries, either. Charles Passy, WSJ, 1 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English crynkelen; akin to Old English cringan to yield

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

crinkle

verb

crin·​kle ˈkriŋ-kəl How to pronounce crinkle (audio)
crinkled; crinkling
1
: to form or cause little waves or wrinkles on the surface : wrinkle
2
: rustle entry 1 sense 1

crinkles 1 of 2

noun

plural of crinkle
as in creases
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface little crinkles at the corners of his mouth showed whenever he smiled

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • creases
  • furrows
  • wrinkles
  • plies
  • pleats
  • crimps
  • tucks
  • puckers
  • loops
  • corrugations
  • plaits
  • seams
  • layers
  • crow's feet
  • crow's-feet

crinkles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of crinkle
1
as in squeaks
to make small sounds usually by rubbing or moving a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • squeaks
  • crackles
  • rustles
  • whispers
  • sighs
  • creaks
  • gurgles
  • murmurs
  • whooshes
  • swooshes
  • crepitates
  • babbles
2
as in crumples
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • crumples
  • scrunches
  • wrinkles
  • folds
  • creases
  • rumples
  • pleats
  • puckers
  • furrows
  • ripples
  • ruffles
  • crisps
  • rucks
  • corrugates
  • crimps
  • knits
  • contracts
  • musses (up)
  • messes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • smoothes
  • smooths
  • straightens
  • irons
  • flattens
  • presses
  • smoothens
  • irons out
  • evens
  • unfolds
  • uncrumples
  • tidies
  • neatens
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3
as in wrinkles
to develop creases or folds her forehead crinkled in consternation when her guests failed to arrive on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • wrinkles
  • furrows
  • creases
  • folds
  • rumples
  • crumples
  • doubles
  • collapses
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