pucker

1 of 2

verb

puck·​er ˈpə-kər 

puckered; puckering ˈpə-k(ə-)riŋ 

intransitive verb

: to become wrinkled or constricted

transitive verb

: to contract into folds or wrinkles

pucker

2 of 2

noun

: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface

Examples of pucker in a Sentence

Verb

His skin puckered a little around the scar.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

When succulents start to lose water, their thick leaves will pucker or look wrinkly. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 June 2025

This includes looking and feeling for changes such as: Lumps or thickening Changes in size, shape, or feel Skin texture changes (like puckering or dimpling) Nipple discharge or changes Persistent pain in the breast or armpit The comment section of her video quickly filled with love and support. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025

Noun

Unlike most fruity orange sauces, the Pickled Prince version isn’t sugar-forward — kumquats have the perfect mixture of sweet punch and pucker to complement the habanero. —Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025

Protect your pucker while pampering it with this vitamin C mineral lip serum that comes in two shades that flatter everyone: Baby Pink and Neutral Peach. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably irregular from poke entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pucker

• pucker one's lips
• pucker up

Rhymes for pucker

• pecker
• succor
• sucker
• trucker
• tucker

Kids Definition

pucker

1 of 2 verb

puck·​er ˈpək-ər 

puckered; puckering -(ə-)riŋ 

: to contract into folds or wrinkles

pucker one's lips

pucker

2 of 2 noun

: a fold or wrinkle caused by puckering

puckery

ˈpək-(ə-)rē

adjective