crinkle

/ˈkrɪŋkəl/
verb
  1. To form small, thin folds or wrinkles, especially in paper, fabric, or skin.
    • The old photograph crinkled at the edges after years in a dusty album.
    • His forehead crinkled as he tried to solve the difficult math problem.
    • She carefully crinkled the wrapping paper to make it look more festive.
  2. To make a soft, crackling sound like that of paper or leaves being crushed.
    • The plastic bag crinkled loudly when she picked it up from the floor.
    • He crinkled the candy wrapper in his pocket, trying to open it quietly.
    • The dry leaves crinkled under our feet as we walked through the forest.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A small, thin fold or wrinkle, especially in a surface like paper, fabric, or skin.
    • There was a tiny crinkle in the corner of the map where it had been folded too many times.
    • She smoothed out the crinkles in her dress before the party.
    • The baby's smile caused crinkles around her eyes.
  2. A soft, crackling sound like that of paper or leaves being crushed.
    • I heard the crinkle of a snack bag from across the room.
    • The only sound in the library was the crinkle of turning pages.
    • The crinkle of the foil made the cat look up curiously.
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