adj

wrinkly

RIHNGK-lee

Wrinkly (adj) means having many wrinkles. Example: “The old dog had a wrinkly, friendly face.”

adj

Having many wrinkles.

"The old dog had a wrinkly, friendly face."

noun

Informal, often derogatory: an old person.

"The comedian joked about being surrounded by wrinklies at the retirement home."

How to use wrinkly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of wrinkles — or, as slang, an elderly person.

When to use it

The noun sense referring to an old person is informal and can be considered rude; use with care.

wrinklier comparative, wrinklies plural, wrinkliest superlative

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The old dog had a _____, friendly face.

From wrinkle + -y.

wrinkled

flat lined wrinkled

What does “wrinkly” mean?

The word “wrinkly” means having many wrinkles. In plain terms, full of wrinkles — or, as slang, an elderly person.

How do you pronounce “wrinkly”?

“Wrinkly” is pronounced RIHNGK-lee (/ˈɹɪŋk(ə)li/ in IPA).

How do you use “wrinkly” in a sentence?

Here is “wrinkly” used in a sentence: “The old dog had a wrinkly, friendly face.”

What part of speech is “wrinkly”?

Depending on how it is used, “wrinkly” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “wrinkly” have?

“Wrinkly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having many wrinkles.

flat lined wrinkled