Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puckered
verb
/ˈpʌk.ərd/
Definition
To gather or form into wrinkles or folds; to contract.
Examples
- Her lips puckered in surprise when she heard the news.
- The fabric puckered after it was washed incorrectly.
- As the balloon deflated, it puckered into a small knot.
Meaning
Puckered describes a surface that has been drawn together to form small folds or wrinkles.
Synonyms
- wrinkled
- crinkled
- contracted
