Wrinkle up Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To make small folds or lines appear on a surface, usually skin or fabric, often by squeezing, frowning, or moving muscles.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually informal, often refers to faces ('wrinkle up your nose/face') to show emotions like disgust or confusion. Can be literal (fabric) or figurative. Common with reflexive use ('my face wrinkled up'). Not the same as 'wrinkle' (general), more about the process or sudden action.
جمل نموذجية
He always wrinkles up his nose when he smells something bad.
basic
The old shirt wrinkled up after being washed.
basic
My eyes wrinkle up when I laugh.
basic
Her face wrinkled up in confusion when she read the message.
natural
"Don't wrinkle up your face like that," mom said, laughing.
natural
His shirt wrinkled up in his suitcase during the long flight.
natural