rumple up

"Rumple up" typically refers to the act of making something wrinkled or disordered, often through rough handling.

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Definition

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(informal)To make something wrinkled or creased.

Example

  • He rumpled up his shirt by sitting on it.
  • The wind rumpled up her hair.

B2General

(informal)To disarrange or disorder by rough handling.

Example

  • She rumpled up the bed covers while making the bed.
  • The kids rumpled up the papers on the desk.

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