Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrootch
verb
/skro͞otch/
Definition
To scrootch means to make a soft, crumpling sound or to move in a way that creates such a sound, often used to describe a playful or gentle action.
Examples
- She scrootched the paper to make it fit into the envelope.
- He scrootched the cat behind its ears, and it purred happily.
Meaning
The term ‘scrootch’ is often used informally to describe the act of scratching or the sound produced when something is squeezed or crumpled.
Synonyms
- scratch
- crumple
- scrunch
