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Meaning of wrinkle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wrinkle

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.

  2. A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.

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

  3. A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.

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

  4. A twist on something existing; a novel difference.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.

    Example: Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.

  2. To pucker or become uneven or irregular.

    Example: An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.

  3. (of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.

    Example: The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.

  4. To sneer (at).