scrunch

verb

\ 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

crinkle, crumple, rumple, wrinkle

Antonyms: Verb

flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple

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

Two women sat under it, their faces scrunched, shoulders tense. — Sophia Moskalenko, Vox, "I was a child of Chernobyl," 2 July 2019 Malpass recoils, scrunching his face as if encountering a bad smell. — Washington Post, "New World Bank President David Malpass breaks with Trump on climate change," 25 June 2019 Decorate an empty clear water bottle with its label removed and cap screwed on with googly eyes, scrunched paper for wings and pipe cleaner antennae glued to look like a firefly. — Donna Erickson, Twin Cities, "Donna Erickson: Tips and ideas for summer play all day, every day," 13 June 2019 And Courreges’ was a trendy white nylon bag scrunched into a camping-style toggle pouch with the show information inside. — Thomas Adamson, The Seattle Times, "Starry Saint Laurent show in Paris sees models walk on water," 25 Sep. 2018 Made from narrow, zigzagged raffia tape, this mega-hat is easy to pin or scrunch back, so the face is visible and less communal space is taken. — Linda Dyett, The Seattle Times, "Hats are big this summer. Really, really big," 16 Aug. 2018 Camila, in turn, has her arm around his waist, and her face is scrunched up in a sweet smile. Perhaps more telling than the photo itself is the caption. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Camila Mendes Posts Kissing Photo With Charles Melton," 7 Oct. 2018 Judiciary Committee staffers sat scrunched up behind senators, with barely enough room for their legs and knees that were wedged up against the backs of chairs occupied by their bosses on the dais. — Chad Pergram, Fox News, "Dramatic testimony from Kavanaugh, Ford included outrage, emotion, history," 27 Sep. 2018 The penalty box attendant scrunched his face, disgusted, as Coleman started chugging. — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, "The NHL Penalty Box Is a Small Glass Case Made for Oddities," 19 Apr. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Try towel scrunches: Start sitting in a chair with your heels on the floor and a towel under one forefoot. — SELF, "7 Ways to Treat Your Feet During Marathon Training," 13 Sep. 2018 Just spray it onto hair, then twirl and scrunch strands for distressed-looking waves. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Bumble and Bumble’s Beach Wave Spray Has a New Scent," 14 May 2018 Long before Demna Gvesalia sent scrunches down the Balenciaga runway, the 85-year-old has been championing the divisive hair accessory. — refinery29.com, "Photographic Proof Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Always Loved Scrunchies," 21 Mar. 2018 On Wednesday, outside of her gym, Kim was spotted squatting on the sidewalk in a pair of her signature ankle-scrunch sweats, a tank, and some Yeezy sneakers, concentrating very hard on this exact dilemma. — Rachel Torgerson, Cosmopolitan, "This Pic of Kim K Wearing Sweats and Deciding on a Green Juice Wins the Internet Today," 26 Oct. 2017 To revive curls in a pinch, spray a mixture of half water and half leave-in conditioner on the ends of your hair, and scrunch or style as usual. — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, "18 Life-Changing Hacks for Curly Hair," 30 Aug. 2017

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