crinkle /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •A wrinkle, fold, crease, or unevenness.He observed the crinkles forming around his eyes and suddenly felt old. •The act of crinkling. •Chocolate crinkle; a type of cookie made of primarily cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and water verb2 •To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.He crinkled the wrapper and threw it out.The old man's lined face crinkled into a smile. •To rustle, as stiff cloth when moved.The green wheat crinkles like a lake. — 1908 formscrinkled · crinkling · crinkles