rumple up
"Rumple up" typically refers to the act of making something wrinkled or disordered, often through rough handling.
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Definition
B2General
(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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