"crepey" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more crepey [comparative], most crepey [superlative]
Etymology: From crepe + -y. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|crepe|y|id2=adjectival}} crepe + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} crepey (comparative more crepey, superlative most crepey)
  1. (of skin) Saggy and crinkly, like crepe paper. Categories (topical): Skin
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