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BNC: 33397 COCA: 18003

scrunch

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
scrunch /ˈskrʌntʃ/ verb
scrunches; scrunched; scrunching
scrunch
/ˈskrʌntʃ/
verb
scrunches; scrunched; scrunching
Learner's definition of SCRUNCH
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to make your body lower or shorter by bending your legs, making your back bend forward, lowering your head, etc.使蜷缩
[+ object] : to tighten the muscles of (your face or nose)绷着脸;皱着鼻子usually + up
[+ object]
: to put (several or many people or things) in a space that is too small(许多东西或人)挤在一起usually used as (be) scrunched通常用作(be) scrunched
: to press or squeeze (something) so that it is no longer flat or smooth把…弄皱;把…揉成团
often + up
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to make the loud sound of something being crushed发出嘎吱声
BNC: 33397 COCA: 18003

scrunch

1 of 2

verb

ˈskrənch How to pronounce scrunch (audio)
ˈskru̇nch
scrunched; scrunching; scrunches

transitive verb

1
2
a
: to draw or squeeze together tightly
b
: crumple
often used with up
c
: to cause (something, such as one's features) to draw together
usually used with up

intransitive verb

1
: to move with or make a crunching sound
2
: crouch, hunch
also : squeeze

scrunch

2 of 2

noun

: a crunching sound

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Verb I scrunched down in the chair. I scrunched the fabric in my hand.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Scrunch in the product and use a T-shirt to scrunch out the excess. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 2 Aug. 2022 The key, said Neale, is not to scrunch, but to leave your hair well alone when air-drying to avoid frizz. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Street vendors cross East Asia scrunch small pieces of meat onto skewers and baste them over hot coals with a sweet and savory sauce. Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022 The ultra-soft towel can be used to scrunch or plop hair to define curls, all while drying. ELLE, 8 July 2022 Once the hair is completely dry, gently scrunch your hair again to break the gel cast. Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022 Rake the product through and scrunch the ends of your hair up towards the roots. Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022 Take care of your hair and when wanting a certain look, scrunch some product gently into the hair to create separation. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Next, spray the loose pieces with texture spray and scrunch them with your fingers to create definition. Mariah Morrison, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 May 2022
Noun
The Marry Me star, meanwhile, opted for a spaghetti-strap scrunch crop top and airy wide-leg pants. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2022 The tongue is also ventilated and has been redesigned to reduce toe scrunch, which improves comfort. Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 Simply spritz, scrunch, and watch your hair become perfectly beachy. ELLE, 21 May 2022 In lieu of washing and re-styling daily, which can worsen damage, try this hydrating aloe and mango mist on dry hair between washes and scrunch. Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Just rub a bit between hands and comb or scrunch through ends. Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2021 Apply to damp hair in sections or scrunch all over. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2020 The familiar soft scrunch of the bun, that salty-savory combo, that plasticky melted cheese were all there. Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 24 Feb. 2020 Try towel scrunches: Start sitting in a chair with your heels on the floor and a towel under one forefoot. SELF, 13 Sep. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

alteration of crunch entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1790, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrunch was circa 1790
BNC: 33397 COCA: 18003

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