adj
Meaning 1
That crinkles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
crinkly
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adj
Meaning 2
Having crinkles; wrinkly.
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noun
Meaning 3
An old person.
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Usage: derogatory
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: crinkled, rippled, wavy, wavelike
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English crinkle Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English crinkly From crinkle + -y.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: froufroutant — that crinkles
- Middle English: crisp — that crinkles
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