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    Wrinkle

    /ˈrɪŋkl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small line or fold in something, especially fabric.
    She noticed a wrinkle in her dress after sitting down.
    A clever or subtle trick or method.
    He had a few wrinkles in his plan to optimize the project.
    verb
    To make (something) wrinkled; to fold or gather.
    He wrinkled the paper by crushing it in his hand.
    To develop small folds or lines.
    The fabric will wrinkle if you leave it crumpled for too long.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'wrinkel', probably from Old English 'wrincel' or 'wrinc' meaning to twist.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wrinkle in time:
    A disturbance or complication in a previously smooth situation.
    no wrinkles:
    Indicating everything is running smoothly without issues.
    work out the wrinkles:
    To resolve minor problems in a plan or strategy.

    Related Words

    crinkle
    A small, soft wrinkle or fold.
    falter
    To hesitate or waver in action or intent.
    disfigure
    To spoil the appearance of something.

    Slang Meanings

    A problem or complication.
    We ran into a wrinkle with the project deadline.
    The act of cleverly avoiding an issue.
    He had a wrinkle for getting out of that awkward situation.