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- [kring-klee]
- /ˈkrɪŋ kli/
- /ˈkrɪŋ.kl̩/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crinkly
adv crinkly
adjective crinkly
Antonyms for crinkly
adjective crinkly
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
Top questions with crinkly
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See also
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