Scrunch up Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹəntʃ/ /ˈəp
SKRUNCH-up
skɹˈʌntʃ/ /ˈʌp
skr-UNCH-up
Definition
To squeeze or press something into a compact, wrinkled shape. It can also mean to tighten or contract a part of your body, like your eyes or face.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression. Common collocations: 'scrunch up your nose', 'scrunch up the paper'. Often used for facial expressions or crumpling objects. Do not confuse with 'scrunch' (verb alone), which can also mean to crunch down or sit in a cramped way.
Spanish: arrugar - fruncirPortuguese (BR): amassar - franzirPortuguese (PT): amassar - franzirChinese (Simplified): 揉皱 - 皱起（脸部表情）Chinese (Traditional): 揉皺 - 皺起（臉部表情）Hindi: मरोड़ना - सिकोड़नाArabic: يُكَرْمِش - يُجَعِّدBengali: চিপটে ফেলা - কুঁচকে ফেলাRussian: смять - сморщитьJapanese: くしゃくしゃにする - しかめるVietnamese: vò lại - nhăn lạiKorean: 구기다 - 찡그리다Turkish: buruşturmak - kırıştırmak - yüzünü ekşitmekUrdu: سکوڑنا - سکیڑناIndonesian: menguyup - mengerutkan
Example Sentences
Please scrunch up the piece of paper and throw it away.
basic
She scrunched up her eyes in the bright sunlight.
basic
The baby scrunched up his face and started to cry.
basic
I always scrunch up letters I don't want to read.
natural
His nose scrunched up when he smelled the sour milk.
natural
Don't scrunch up your face—try to smile!
natural