Crinkled

/ˈkrɪŋkəld/ adjective

Definition

Wrinkled or folded with many small creases; to have wrinkled or creased something.

Etymology

From 'crinkle,' possibly from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'krinkel' meaning to bend or curve. The '-le' suffix indicates continuous or repeated action, and '-ed' marks the past tense or adjective form.

Kelly Says

Crinkled paper has a particular tactile quality that smooth paper lacks—the word itself seems to crinkle as you say it, with the 'kr' blend and those internal consonants creating a bunched, compressed sound.

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