crinkle
|crin/kle|
B2
/ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/
small crease or wrinkle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crinkle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'crenclen,' where 'cren-' meant 'to bend or twist.'
Historical Evolution
'crenclen' transformed into the modern English word 'crinkle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend or twist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to form small creases or wrinkles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/03/16 09:56