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the texture that makes silence impossible and snack thieves famous
means Covered in small wrinkles, folds, or creases — and often making a soft rustling sound when handled.
from A cousin of 'crinkle,' which traces back to Middle English 'crinkelen,' to wind or turn, related to 'crank' and that whole family of Germanic words for things that bend and twist. The '-ly' simply turns it adjectival. The sound-and-sense link is no accident: words like 'crinkle,' 'crackle,' and 'crunch' all carry that crisp 'cr-' opening, the kind of imitative noise English loves to lock into its texture words.
- sound trap
- Crinkly wrappers betray midnight eaters every time
- chip science
- Brands tune crinkle to signal freshness and crunch
- airplane ban
- Crinkly snacks annoy seatmates in quiet cabins worldwide
- baby magnet
- Crinkle fabric is sewn into toys deliberately
- word origin
- Crinkle shares roots with crank, meaning to bend
cellophane — transparent wrapping material that produces distinctive crinkling sound when manipulated
aluminum foil — thin metal sheet that crinkles easily and is commonly used in kitchens worldwide
crispy potato chip bag — snack packaging designed with crinkled material to protect contents and create noise