Definition of pucker
puckered
;puckering
play \-k(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb
: to become wrinkled or constricted
transitive verb
: to contract into folds or wrinkles
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Examples of pucker in a Sentence
His skin puckered a little around the scar.
Origin and Etymology of pucker
probably irregular from 1poke
pucker
Definition of pucker
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
First Known Use of pucker
1598
PUCKER Defined for English Language Learners
pucker
playDefinition of pucker for English Language Learners
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: to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed
PUCKER Defined for Kids
Definition of pucker for Students
puckered
;puckering
: to draw or cause to draw up into folds or wrinkles The lemon made me pucker my lips.
Definition of pucker for Students
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
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