PUCKERS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Pucker

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century (as a verb): probably frequentative, from the base of poke and pocket (suggesting the formation of small purse-like gatherings)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpʌkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds

Short Definition:

tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds

Examples:
  • the child's face puckered, ready to cry
  • the baby stirred, puckering up its face
  • she puckered her lips

Word: Pucker

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpʌkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a tightly gathered wrinkle or small fold

Short Definition:

tightly gathered wrinkle or small fold

Examples:
  • a pucker between his eyebrows

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