Synonyms of puckering

puckering

verb

present participle of pucker

as in creasing

to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed

puckered the fabric before adding stitches

Related Words

• creasing
• folding
• wrinkling
• scrunching
• corrugating
• crimping
• rippling
• crumpling
• ruffling
• pleating
• rucking
• crinkling
• furrowing
• crisping
• knitting
• rumpling
• contracting
• mussing (up)
• messing (up)

Dissimilar Words

• straightening
• pressing
• evening
• ironing
• unfolding
• flattening
• tidying
• smoothing
• neatening
• ironing out
• uncrumpling
• smoothening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of puckering

Jay just gets bumped from one squishy chamber of viscous lumps to another, fighting like hell to avoid following his squid adversary through a puckering hole and deeper into the digestive system, where the air turns into methane. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Its mouth-puckering quality comes from acetic acid made from grain alcohol. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

To cap it all off, participants will take on what is considered to be one of the world’s most mouth-puckering sour candies, Barnetts Mega Sour. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026

The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026

The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026

Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025