Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crumple-up
verb
/ˈkrʌmpəl ʌp/
Definition
To crush or crumple something into a compact shape, typically to make it smaller or to indicate that it is unwanted.
Examples
- After reading the bad news, she decided to crumple up the letter and throw it in the trash.
- He crumpled up the piece of paper and tossed it aside in frustration.
Meaning
Crumple-up means to fold or crush something, particularly paper or fabric, into a wrinkled or disfigured mass.
Synonyms
- crush
- wrinkle
- fold
- smash
