pucker

verb
UK: /ˈpʌk.ər/
US: /ˈpʌk.ɚ/

  1. To gather or contract into wrinkles or folds.

    1. The cloth will pucker if you don't sew it carefully near edges.
    2. Her brow began to pucker as she concentrated on the difficult task.

  2. To draw (one's lips) together tightly, often as an expression of displeasure or thoughtfulness.

    1. She'd pucker her lips, then kiss her daughter's cheek.
    2. He began to pucker his lips in thought before answering the question during meeting.

Synonyms

wrinkle fold gather purse
pucker noun

  1. A wrinkle or fold, especially in the skin or fabric.

    1. There was a little pucker in the corner of his mouth.
    2. The dress had a strange pucker at the seam, showing bad sewing skills.

  2. A state or condition of being puckered.

    1. The hem of the curtain fell into a pucker because of the humidity.
    2. The surface of the dried fruit had a slight pucker from dehydration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pucker" in English means: To gather or contract into wrinkles or folds., To draw (one's lips) together tightly, often as an expression of displeasure or thoughtfulness..

The phonetic transcription of "pucker" is /ˈpʌk.ər/ in British English and /ˈpʌk.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pucker": wrinkle, fold, gather, purse.

Example usage of "pucker": "The cloth will pucker if you don't sew it carefully near edges.". More examples on the page.