Scrunched Meaning in English
word · lemma: scrunch
Definition
Pressed, squeezed, or crushed into a smaller or wrinkled shape, often by hand. It is most often used for things like paper, fabric, or facial expressions.
Usage & Nuances
Informal word. Common with nouns like 'nose', 'face', 'paper', or 'shirt'. 'Scrunched up' is especially frequent. Refers both to physical appearance and sometimes to facial expressions (e.g., 'a scrunched-up face'). Not for neat or tidy things.
Example Sentences
He scrunched the paper into a ball.
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Her shirt was all scrunched after the wash.
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The dog's nose scrunched when he smelled something funny.
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My face probably looked scrunched when I tasted that sour candy.
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She scrunched her hair up before putting on her hat.
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All the receipts in his wallet were scrunched and unreadable.
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