adj
wrinkly
RIHNGK-lee
adj
1
Having many wrinkles.
"The old dog had a wrinkly, friendly face."
noun
1
Informal, often derogatory: an old person.
"The comedian joked about being surrounded by wrinklies at the retirement home."
How to Use Wrinkly
Learner’s notesIn 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.
Word Forms
wrinklier comparative, wrinklies plural, wrinkliest superlative
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The old dog had a _____, friendly face.