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wrinkle

The correct spelling is wrinkle.

How to pronounce wrinkle

/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/

Say it like: Rin-kle

The correct spelling is wrinkle. A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface. For example: "Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner."

Usage Examples

Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.

Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles.

Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
  2. 2.A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
  3. 3.A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
  4. 4.A twist on something existing; a novel difference.
  5. 5.A winkle

verb

  1. 1.To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
  2. 2.To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
  3. 3.(of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
  4. 4.To sneer (at).

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