Crimple

/ˈkrɪmpəl/ verb

Definition

To fold, wrinkle, or crimp; to create ridges or irregular folds in something.

Etymology

Possibly a frequentative or variant of crimp, or from a blend with crumple (to wrinkle). The -le suffix sometimes creates verbs expressing repeated or intensive action.

Kelly Says

Crimple might be dialectal or archaic, but it captures something crumple doesn't—the idea of creating regular ridges rather than random wrinkles.

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