scrunched; scrunching; scrunches
Definition of scrunch
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
scrunch
nounDefinition of scrunch (Entry 2 of 2)
: a crunching sound
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The first known use of scrunch was circa 1790
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