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CRINKLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does crinkly mean?
• CRINKLY (adjective)
The adjective CRINKLY has 1 sense:
1. uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
Familiarity information: CRINKLY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
| Declension: comparative and superlative |
Comparative: crinklier
Superlative: crinkliest
Superlative: crinkliest
Sense 1
Meaning:
Uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
Synonyms:
crinkled; crinkly; rippled; wavelike; wavy
Similar:
uneven (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture)
Derivation:
crinkle (a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface)
Context examples
The bell clanged and the car pulled out, leaving Martin wondering as to the nature of the crinkly, greasy wad he clutched in his hand.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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