First Known Use: 1598
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1pucker
verb puck·er \ˈpə-kər\
: to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed
puck·eredpuck·er·ing \-k(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of PUCKER
intransitive verb
: to become wrinkled or constricted
transitive verb
: to contract into folds or wrinkles
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Origin of PUCKER
probably irregular from 1poke
2pucker
noun
Definition of PUCKER
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
First Known Use of PUCKER
circa 1750
PUCKERING Defined for Kids
1pucker
verb puck·er \ˈpə-kər\
puck·eredpuck·er·ing
Definition of PUCKER for Kids
: to draw or cause to draw up into folds or wrinkles <The lemon made me pucker my lips.>
2pucker
noun
Definition of PUCKER for Kids
: a fold or wrinkle in a normally even surface
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