First Known Use: circa 1790
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1scrunch
verb \ˈskrənch, ˈskru̇nch\
: to make your body lower or shorter by bending your legs, making your back bend forward, lowering your head, etc.
: to tighten the muscles of (your face or nose)
: to put (several or many people or things) in a space that is too small
Full Definition of SCRUNCH
transitive verb
2
a : to draw or squeeze together tightly b : crumple —often used with up c : to cause (as one's features) to draw together —usually used with up
intransitive verb
1
: to move with or make a crunching sound
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Origin of SCRUNCH
alteration of 1crunch
Related to SCRUNCH
2scrunch
noun
Definition of SCRUNCH
: a crunching sound
First Known Use of SCRUNCH
1857
SCRUNCH Defined for Kids
scrunch
verb \ˈskrənch\
scrunchedscrunch·ing
Definition of SCRUNCH for Kids
1
: to cause (as facial features) to draw together
2
3
: to draw or squeeze together tightly <She scrunched her fists.>
4
: crumple 1
5
: 1crush 1
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