Wrinkle Definition & Meaning

wrinkle
noun
  1. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
  2. a minor difficulty; "they finally have the wrinkles pretty well ironed out"
  3. a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)
verb
  1. gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips"
  2. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"
  3. make wrinkled or creased; "furrow one's brow"
  4. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't wrinkle"

"Wrinkle" in song lyrics

See how wrinkle is used in real songs:

  • "Till I bed wrinkle"
    504 Boyz — Life is Serious
  • "Nike airs, nah they wrinkle"
    Copywrite — That's Y
  • "I giggity-gots the rhymes like ??? ??? got the wrinkle"
    Das EFX — East Coast

Usage tips for "wrinkle"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wrinkle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wrinkle to find words that pair well.

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