n.
Pronunciation: ' kri ŋ -k ə l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: crin · kled ; crin · kling \ -k( ə -)li ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English crynkelen; akin to Old English cringan to yield
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 a : to form many short bends or ripples b : WRINKLE
2 : to give forth a thin crackling sound : RUSTLE < crinkling silks>
transitive verb : to cause to crinkle : make crinkles in