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crinkly

crin·kly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kring-klee]
    • /ˈkrɪŋ kli/
    • /ˈkrɪŋ.kl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kring-klee]
    • /ˈkrɪŋ kli/

Definitions of crinkly word

  • adjective crinkly A crinkly object has many small creases or folds in it or in its surface. 3
  • adjective crinkly wrinkled; crinkled 3
  • noun crinkly an old person 3
  • adjective crinkly having crinkles. 1
  • adjective crinkly making a rustling noise. 1
  • noun crinkly Full of creases or wrinkles; wrinkled. 1

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Origin of crinkly

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; crinkle + -y1

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Parts of speech for Crinkly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crinkly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crinkly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for crinkly

adv crinkly

  • curly — Curly hair is full of curls.
  • sinuous — having many curves, bends, or turns; winding: a sinuous path.
  • wrinkled — a small furrow or crease in the skin, especially of the face, as from aging or frowning.
  • wavy — curving alternately in opposite directions; undulating: a wavy course; wavy hair.

adjective crinkly

  • creased — marked by creases and wrinkles
  • furrowed — a narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
  • puckered — a wrinkle; an irregular fold.

adverb crinkly

Antonyms for crinkly

adjective crinkly

  • smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.

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