[count] 1 : a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older — usually plural ▪ They claim that this cream will reduce wrinkles. 2 : a small fold in the surface of clothing, paper, etc.
▪ wrinkle-free pants — usually plural ▪ I ran my hands over my skirt to smooth out the wrinkles. 3 informal a : a surprising or unexpected occurrence in a story or series of events
▪ Here's the latest wrinkle in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father!
b : a clever technique, trick, or idea
▪ He has added some new wrinkles to his game.
▪ wrinkle-free pants — usually plural ▪ I ran my hands over my skirt to smooth out the wrinkles.
▪ Here's the latest wrinkle in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father!
b : a clever technique, trick, or idea
▪ He has added some new wrinkles to his game.
iron out the wrinkles
informal : to fix the small problems in something
▪ We still have to iron out a few more wrinkles in the schedule.
▪ We still have to iron out a few more wrinkles in the schedule.







