Meaning & Definition of word "Crumpled"
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Crumpled
/ˈkrʌmpəld/
verb:
- 1. to crush or wrinkle something by pressing or squeezing it.
- Example: He crumpled the letter in frustration after reading it.
- 2. to collapse or fold up into a wrinkled mass.
- Example: The old car seemed to crumple under the weight of time.
adjective:
- 1. wrinkled or crushed; not smooth or straight.
- Example: She picked up the crumpled piece of paper from the floor.
- 2. having an irregular or bumpy surface.
- Example: The crumpled fabric added texture to the dress.
Etymology
Middle English, from crumple, of unknown origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crumpled up:
to crush into a compact or folded shape.
crumpled thoughts:
ideas that are disorganized or confused.
Related Words
crumple:
to press or squeeze into folds or wrinkles.
wrinkle:
a small line or fold in something.
rumple:
to make something less smooth or flat.
Slang Meanings of crumpled
Meaning: to mess something up or ruin it.
Example Sentence: He crumpled that project beyond repair.
Meaning: to be in a disheveled state.
Example Sentence: After the all-nighter, I looked crumpled.