Crumple Meaning in English
word
ˈkɹəmpəɫ
KRUM-puhl
kɹˈʌmpəl
KRUM-puhl
Definition
To crush something into a wrinkled or folded shape, usually by pressing or squeezing. It can also describe what happens when something loses its shape due to pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with paper ('crumple a piece of paper'), clothes, or car accidents ('the car crumpled'). Mainly informal. 'Crumpled' is the adjective form. Not used for soft foods (use 'mash' instead).
Spanish: arrugar - aplastar (por accidente)Portuguese (BR): amassar - enrugarPortuguese (PT): amassar - enrugarChinese (Simplified): 揉皱 - 压瘪Chinese (Traditional): 揉皺 - 壓扁Hindi: मरोड़ना - सिकुड़नाArabic: يُكَوِّر - يُتجَعَّدBengali: মুচড়ানো - চেপ্টে ফেলাRussian: смять - скомкатьJapanese: くしゃくしゃにするVietnamese: vò nát - làm nhănKorean: 구기다 - 찌그러지다Turkish: buruşturmak - ezilmekUrdu: کچلنا - مڑناIndonesian: meremas - mengerutkan
Example Sentences
Please crumple your paper and throw it away.
basic
The accident crumpled the front of the car.
basic
Don’t let your shirt crumple in the suitcase.
basic
He picked up the note, crumpled it, and tossed it aside.
natural
Her face crumpled when she heard the bad news.
natural
The bag was so full it started to crumple at the sides.
natural