Pronunciation: [kɹˈʌmpə͡ld ˈʌp] (IPA) 
The word "crumpled up" is spelled with a blend sound at the beginning of the word. The /kr/ sound is made by combining the sounds of the letters "k" and "r." The second syllable is spelled with the letter "u" and the short vowel sound /ʌ/. The final syllable is spelled with the letters "l," "e," and "d," but the "e" is silent, so the sound is simply /d/. The word means to crush or crinkle something into a small, tight mass.
Crumpled up, sometimes written as "crumpled-up," is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that has been wrinkled, folded, or crushed into a compact and disheveled state. The term typically refers to a piece of paper or fabric that has been handled carelessly or subjected to pressure, resulting in a loss of its original smoothness or form.
When an item is crumpled up, it undergoes a folding action that causes creases and uneven textures. The creases usually follow an irregular pattern, with some parts more tightly compressed than others. The process often renders the object less presentable and aesthetically pleasing, as it no longer appears neat, symmetrical, or free of wrinkles.
Crumpling up can occur intentionally or unintentionally. For example, people might crumple up a newspaper to dispose of it, or a child may crumple up a drawing while playing. The term can also describe the action of crushing or balling up something, like a tissue or piece of paper, to make it easier to hold or throw away. In some cases, an item can become crumpled up due to external forces or an accident, such as being squeezed in a bag or stepped on.
Overall, crumpled up refers to the act or state of something being compressed, folded, wrinkled, or tangled into a disordered and compact form, robbing it of its original smoothness and structure.
The term "crumpled up" is a phrase consisting of two words: "crumpled" and "up".
1. Crumpled: The word "crumpled" comes from the verb "crumple", which dates back to the late 15th century. It originates from the Middle English word "crumplen" or "cromplen", meaning "to bend or curl". It emerged from the Old English word "crympan", which meant "to contract or wrinkle". The English word eventually evolved to its current form, "crumple", referring to the action of folding, creasing, or wrinkling something, as seen in a crumpled piece of paper.
2. Up: The word "up" is a preposition and adverb with various uses. In this phrase, "up" indicates a direction or manner in which something is done.
