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What Does Crumple Mean?

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.

Crumple — Full Explanation

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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Crumple Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
चुरचुरी (Churchuri)

chur-chu-ree

गुड़गुड़ाना (Gurgudana)

gur-gu-da-na

चुरचुरी (Churchuri)

chur-chu-ree

Frequently Asked Questions About 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).