Uncrinkle

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To unfold from a crinkled state.

    "Engulfed by the sound of uncrinkling candy wrappers: Off. Surrounded by tattoos and Obama buttons: Off Off."

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"Engulfed by the sound of uncrinkling candy wrappers: Off. Surrounded by tattoos and Obama buttons: Off Off."

Etymology

From un- + crinkle.

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