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Definition of crinkly

crinkly

/ˈkrɪŋ.kli/
crin · kly
Plural:crinklies
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crinkly Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having many small, fine wrinkles, creases, or wavy folds.

Example

"The baby was fascinated by the bright colors and crinkly texture of the cloth book."

2

Making a light, sharp, rustling sound when touched, bent, or crushed.

Example

"She carefully unwrapped the gift to avoid making too much noise with the crinkly cellophane."

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• noun

1

British An elderly or middle-aged person (usually used in the plural as informal or humorous slang).

Example

"The music festival once catered only to teenagers, but now it attracts plenty of crinklies as well."

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• Rhymes for crinkly

• Nearby Words

cringing
cringy
crinkle
crinkly
crinum
criosphinx
cripes

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'crinkle' plus the suffix '-y', tracing back to Middle English 'crinklen' and Old English 'crincan', meaning to bend, yield, or curl.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crinkly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crinkly
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