crinkle

Everyday

1. To crinkle means to form many small folds or lines, or to make something do that. tree →
2. A crinkle is a small fold or line, like in paper or skin. tree →
3. To crinkle can mean to make a soft crackling sound, like a crisp packet. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life paper, foil and crisp packets crinkle; your nose crinkles when you smell something bad, and eyes crinkle at the corners when people smile. In stories it shows a face's expression or the sound of wrappers. Phrases: «crinkle your nose», «crinkle-cut chips/crisps», «crinkly paper».

Examples

• She crinkled her nose at the smell. tree →
• His eyes crinkled when he laughed. tree →
• The sweet wrapper crinkled in my hand. tree →
• Old paper crinkles when it gets wet. tree →
• We bought crinkle-cut chips. tree →
• There were tiny crinkles in the tissue paper. tree →
• Grandpa's face crinkled into a smile. tree →
• The leaves crinkled under our feet. tree →

Note

Regular verb: crinkled, crinkling (drop e). Adjective: crinkly. «Crinkle» means small soft folds; «crease» is a sharp fold line; «wrinkle» is often used for skin and cloth.