English Explanatory Dictionary

crinkler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that crinkles.
  2. Someone that crinkles.
  3. Something that makes a crinkling sound.
  4. A diaper lover, especially a furry (a diaperfur).

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪŋk.lə/ /ˈkrɪŋk.lɚ/

Word forms

crinkler crinklers

Etymology

From crinkle + -er. The diaper lover sense is from the plastic backing which many disposable adult diapers have, which makes a crinkling sound; compare crinklebutt and crinklecritter.

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