Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pucker
verb
/ˈpʌkər/
Definition
To gather or wrinkle, especially in a way that creates folds.
Examples
- She had to pucker her lips to whistle.
- The fabric began to pucker after washing.
- He watched her eyebrows pucker in confusion.
Meaning
Pucker describes the action of forming folds or wrinkles, often in the skin or fabric. It can also refer to the way someone might tighten their lips.
Synonyms
- Wrinkle
- Fold
- Crease
