Crepey

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Saggy and crinkly, like crepe paper.

    "Mix a little moisturiser with foundation under the eyes and over the neck if the skin is crepey: this will thin out the foundation a little..."

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"Mix a little moisturiser with foundation under the eyes and over the neck if the skin is crepey: this will thin out the foundation a little..."

Etymology

From crepe + -y.

Related phrases

crepe paper

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