Crinkly Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkrɪŋkli

KRING-klee

UK

kɹˈɪŋkli

KRING-klee

Definition

Having many small folds, wrinkles, or waves on the surface. It can describe something that looks wrinkled or makes a crackling noise.

Usage & Nuances

"Crinkly" is informal and often describes hair, paper, skin, or sounds like wrapping paper. It suggests a fine, uneven texture. Not as strong as "wrinkled." Common with 'crinkly hair,' 'crinkly eyes,' 'crinkly paper.'

• Spanish: arrugado - crujiente (sonido)
• Portuguese (BR): enrugado - crocante (somente som)
• Portuguese (PT): enrugado - estaladiço (som apenas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 皱巴巴的 - 沙沙作响的
• Chinese (Traditional): 皺巴巴的 - 沙沙作響的
• Hindi: झुर्रीदार - खड़कदार (आवाज़ के लिए)
• Arabic: مجعد - يصدر خشخشة (لصوت فقط)
• Bengali: কুঁচকানো - ভাঁজযুক্ত
• Russian: морщинистый - шуршащий
• Japanese: しわしわの - パリパリした
• Vietnamese: nhăn nhúm - sột soạt
• Korean: 쪼글쪼글한 - 바스락거리는
• Turkish: kıvrımlı - buruşuk - hışırdayan
• Urdu: جھری دار - چرچرانا
• Indonesian: keriting - berkerut - berkeresek

Example Sentences

She has crinkly hair.

basic

The old letter was crinkly at the edges.

basic

Her eyes looked crinkly when she smiled.

basic

These chips are extra crinkly and crunchy.

natural

I love the crinkly sound of wrapping paper on birthdays.

natural

Grandpa’s crinkly smile always makes me feel welcome.

natural