Meaning of the word crinkle in English

What does crinkle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crinkle

US /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

Verb

to form small creases or wrinkles in a smooth surface

Example:
The old photograph was starting to crinkle at the edges.
She smiled, causing her eyes to crinkle at the corners.

Noun

a crease or wrinkle

Example:
There was a small crinkle in the corner of the map.
The paper had a slight crinkle from being folded.