WRINKLE


Meaning of WRINKLE in English

■ noun

1》 a slight line or fold, especially in fabric or the skin of the face.

2》 informal a clever innovation, or useful piece of information or advice.

■ verb [often as adjective ~d ] make or become ~d.

Origin

ME: origin obscure, possibly a back-form. from the OE past participle gewrinclod 'sinuous'.

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