Word Games Pro Dictionary

pucker

noun verb

An irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
UC
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. An irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)

verb

  1. To gather something into small wrinkles or folds

    “She puckered her lips”

verb

  1. Become wrinkled or drawn together

    “Her lips puckered”

verb

  1. Draw together into folds or puckers

In context

Example Sentences

She puckered her lips
Her lips puckered

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top