shirr

verb \ ˈshər \

|Updated on: 3 Aug 2018

Definition of shirr

shirred; shirring; shirrs

transitive verb

1 : to draw (a material, such as cloth) together in a shirring

2 : to bake (eggs removed from the shell) until set

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Recent Examples of shirr from the Web

Posh animals will find options like the timeless tuxedo and shirred dresses, while those who are normcore inclined are also covered (snoods and hoodies made of sustainable bamboo).

— peter haldeman, New York Times, "The Secret Price of Pets," 4 July 2018

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