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Crumple

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Meanings of Crumple

Verb

  • To squish or press something so it gets wrinkled.
  • To make something fall down or collapse.
  • To get wrinkled or folded.
  • To fall down suddenly.

Noun

  • A crease or wrinkle in something, like paper.

Explanation of the word: Crumple

Crumple is when you take something flat, like paper, and squish it up so it has lots of wrinkles. It looks messy and not smooth anymore.

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Translations for the word: Crumple

hindi
चुरचुरी (Churchuri)

chur-chu-ree

गुड़गुड़ाना (Gurgudana)

gur-gu-da-na

चुरचुरी (Churchuri)

chur-chu-ree

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Crumple

What does 'crumple' mean?
To crumple means to crush something into folds or wrinkles, like when you squeeze a piece of paper.
How do you pronounce 'crumple'?
You say 'crumple' like this: 'krum-puhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'crumple'?
The word 'crumple' comes from the Old English word 'crompel', which means to bend or to curl.
What is the meaning of 'crumple' in Bengali?
The word 'crumple' in Bengali is 'চূর্ণ' (Cūrṇa).