Crinkles Meaning in English
word · lemma: crinkle
ˈkrɪŋkəlz
KRING-kuhlz
kɹˈɪŋkəlz
KRING-kuhlz
Definition
Small wrinkles or folds, usually appearing on a surface, such as skin or paper. 'Crinkles' can describe both the physical lines and the action of forming them.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural and informal. Common with descriptions like 'crinkles around the eyes' (smile lines) or 'paper crinkles.' Not as deep as 'wrinkles.' Don’t confuse with 'crunch' or 'crack.' Mostly used for small, fine folds.
Spanish: arrugas (superficie) - pliegues pequeñosPortuguese (BR): rugas pequenas - vincosPortuguese (PT): rugas pequenas - vincosChinese (Simplified): 皱纹 (表面) - 褶皱Chinese (Traditional): 皺紋 (表面) - 褶皺Hindi: झुर्रियाँ (सतह पर) - छोटे पक्केArabic: تجاعيد صغيرة - تموجاتBengali: ভাজ - ভাঁজ (ছোট ভাঁজ, ত্বকে বা কাগজে)Russian: мелкие морщинки - складочкиJapanese: しわ - 細かいしわVietnamese: nếp nhăn nhỏ - nếp gấp nhỏKorean: 작은 주름 - 잔주름Turkish: ince kırışıklık - küçük buruşuklukUrdu: چھوٹی جھریاں - باریک شکنIndonesian: kerutan kecil - lipatan kecil
Example Sentences
The paper crinkles when you fold it.
basic
She noticed crinkles around her eyes when she smiled.
basic
There are little crinkles on the old photograph.
basic
His smile crinkles the corners of his eyes.
natural
The wrapper crinkles loudly every time you open it.
natural
Her brow crinkles when she’s confused.
natural