pucker

verb

puck·er | \ˈpə-kər

puckered; puckering\ ˈpə-k(ə-)riŋ

Definition of pucker

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to become wrinkled or constricted

transitive verb

: to contract into folds or wrinkles

pucker

noun

Definition of pucker (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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

The two had some fun off the red carpet with Josh, 50, and Streisand, 76, getting cozy in one shot by puckering up for a kiss on the lips. — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, "All in the Family! Barbra Streisand Puckers Up with Step-Son Josh Brolin at Sicario 2 Premiere," 27 June 2018 Consumers are puckering up for sour food and drinks of all sorts. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, "Pucker up: Sour Patch Kids Flavored Ice Pops are latest in sour foods onslaught," 11 Apr. 2018 Rootdown 2017 Sangiovese, Jane’s Vineyard (Mendocino; $34): Fresh meets savory in a Sangiovese packed with mouth-puckering cherry, black tea, and peppery spice. — Maggie Hoffman, Sunset, "8 Chilled Red Wines Perfect for Summer Sipping," 22 Jan. 2018 But the fare at other gourmet Chinese spots like Stephanie Izard’s Duck Duck Goat or Won Fun have flavors that are searing, puckering, boldly assertive and balanced, and so much on offer at Intro was just rich, single-noted or unrefined. — Michael Nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "Intro Dim Sum is mostly single-note," 12 May 2017 The seams pucker and stretch; the plaster bubbles loom up to 12 feet high. — Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, "Two new installations at the deCordova," 1 May 2018 One of the best things about the preppy puckered fabric? — Micaela English, Town & Country, "10 Things You Didn't Know About Seersucker," 20 July 2017 On the nose, rich chocolate and the sweet vanilla swirl of oak; on the tongue, puckering plums. — William Bostwick, WSJ, "Come Over to the Dark (Beer) Side," 23 Mar. 2018 My skin started to pucker and wrinkle into itself, crying out for water. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, "6 New Trader Joe's Products, Plus Something Called a ‘Blarney Scone,‘ Reviewed," 14 Mar. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Northern California’s Rubicon Trail—one of the most iconic and difficult off-road routes in the world—makes a typical driver totally pucker. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, "Pick the Right Line, Drive Over Anything," 19 June 2018 And then, when Ellie and the other woman kiss, look at the way Ellie’s lips pucker hesitantly and then lock with the other woman, how their necks crane and shift as the kiss unfolds. — Patricia Hernandez, The Verge, "Dang, that Last of Us Part II kiss was some great animation," 12 June 2018 New Belgium is the king of beers that make your lips pucker, and Tartastic is an excellent addition to its already robust lineup. — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, "The Definitive Summer Guide to Shower Beer," 6 June 2018 Then his eyes and mouth folded into that signature squint-and-pucker. — Zach Everson, Condé Nast Traveler, "Inside the World’s Most Controversial Hotel," 2 May 2018 Because flaky lips reflect less light, a dry pucker could be making your lips look smaller. — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "8 Ways To Make Your Lips Look Bigger — Naturally," 4 Dec. 2017 And this little pucker of quaffer is as likable as a Rude AF can get. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Ditch the Dilly Dilly for a local beer with Philly style," 7 Feb. 2018 Iberville's party probably didn't even have persimmons (Plaquemines Parish is named for a Native American word for the sweet, pucker-inducing fruit), because the season had already passed. — Melinda Morris, NOLA.com, "Wobble Cop Tracker: Let us know if you see dancing police," 1 Feb. 2018 Corralitos has found favor with drinkers who favor tart and pucker-inducing wine barrel-aged saisons, but their rotating imperial stouts, IPAs and pale ales generate excitement, too. — Alyssa Pereira, San Francisco Chronicle, "The five new breweries to try during SF Beer Week 2018," 31 Jan. 2018

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