crumpled
Americanadjective
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rumpled; wrinkled; crushed.
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bent in a spiral curve.
a crumpled ram's horn.
Other Word Forms
- uncrumpled adjective
Etymology
Origin of crumpled
1275–1325; Middle English; variant of crimpled, past participle of crimple
Example Sentences
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Aussie guitar duo Royel Otis show up to our interview looking artfully crumpled, beers in hand - but all is not quite what it seems.
From BBC
She’s looking right at me and has the paper from a straw crumpled up and hanging from one nostril.
From Literature
“I am too late!” he said, and crumpled to the ground.
From Literature
Then he crumpled, his toga flapping dramatically on the way down.
From Literature
Instead, his gaze drifted over Michael’s shoulder and landed on Jamar Prince, who was walking toward them holding three Butterfingers and a crumpled receipt.
From Literature
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