English Explanatory Dictionary

crinklecritter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of diapercritter (“an anthropomorphic creature or full-body suit made entirely out of a single (fully absorbent) diaper”).

Pronunciation

/ˌkɹɪŋkəlˌkɹɪtɚ/ /ˌkrɪŋklˌkɹɪtə/

Word forms

crinklecritter crinklecritters crinkle critter

Etymology

From crinkle (“to rustle”) + critter (“a creature; an animal”), because such creatures would likely make a crinkling sound as they moved. Compare crinklebutt and crinkler.

Synonyms

diapercritter

Related words

crinklebutt crinklepants crinkler
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