English Word · Intermediate
crinkle
a small wrinkle, crease or uneven fold
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/
Meaning
A small fold, wrinkle or irregular crease in a surface.
Example
She smoothed a crinkle in the wrapping paper.
She smoothed a crinkle in the wrapping paper.
Practice tips
- Practice crinkle out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.