scrunch

verb

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\ ˈskrənch

, ˈskru̇nch \

scrunched; scrunching; scrunches

Definition of scrunch

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : crunch, crush

2a : to draw or squeeze together tightly

b : crumple —often used with up

c : to cause (something, such as one's features) to draw together —usually used with up

intransitive verb

1 : to move with or make a crunching sound

2 : crouch, hunch also : squeeze

scrunch

noun

Definition of scrunch (Entry 2 of 2)

: a crunching sound

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Synonyms & Antonyms for scrunch

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

Examples of scrunch in a Sentence

Verb I scrunched down in the chair. I scrunched the fabric in my hand.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The key, said Neale, is not to scrunch, but to leave your hair well alone when air-drying to avoid frizz. — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Street vendors cross East Asia scrunch small pieces of meat onto skewers and baste them over hot coals with a sweet and savory sauce. — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022 The ultra-soft towel can be used to scrunch or plop hair to define curls, all while drying. — ELLE, 8 July 2022 Once the hair is completely dry, gently scrunch your hair again to break the gel cast. — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022 Rake the product through and scrunch the ends of your hair up towards the roots. — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022 Take care of your hair and when wanting a certain look, scrunch some product gently into the hair to create separation. — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Next, spray the loose pieces with texture spray and scrunch them with your fingers to create definition. — Mariah Morrison, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 May 2022 According to the Mayo Clinic, this sleeping position naturally puts a lot of pressure on your neck and back, causing your lower back to arch and your shoulders to scrunch upward. — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Mar. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The tongue is also ventilated and has been redesigned to reduce toe scrunch, which improves comfort. — Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 Simply spritz, scrunch, and watch your hair become perfectly beachy. — ELLE, 21 May 2022 In lieu of washing and re-styling daily, which can worsen damage, try this hydrating aloe and mango mist on dry hair between washes and scrunch. — Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Just rub a bit between hands and comb or scrunch through ends. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2021 Apply to damp hair in sections or scrunch all over. — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2020 The familiar soft scrunch of the bun, that salty-savory combo, that plasticky melted cheese were all there. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 24 Feb. 2020 Try towel scrunches: Start sitting in a chair with your heels on the floor and a towel under one forefoot. — SELF, 13 Sep. 2018 Just spray it onto hair, then twirl and scrunch strands for distressed-looking waves. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 14 May 2018 See More

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