Pronunciation: /ˈpʌkər/
noun A wrinkle or crease on a surface, typically on skin or fabric.
A1 When she ate the lemon, her face formed a pucker.
A2 He couldn't help but laugh at the funny pucker on her lips.
B1 The baby's pucker indicated that he didn't like the taste of the medicine.
B2 Her pucker deepened as she tried to hold back her tears.
C1 The chef's signature dish had a unique pucker that set it apart from other dishes.
C2 The actress's pucker of disapproval was captured by the paparazzi.
verb To gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds.
A1 She puckered her lips when she tasted the sour lemon.
A2 The baby puckered his forehead in confusion.
B1 The tailor puckered the fabric to create a pleated effect.
B2 He puckered his brow in concentration as he tried to solve the puzzle.
C1 The chef puckered his mouth in distaste after tasting the undercooked dish.
C2 Her face puckered with emotion as she listened to the heartbreaking story.
formal She couldn't help but pucker her lips when tasting the sour lemon.
informal Whenever he eats something sour, he always makes a funny pucker face.
slang I hate how my lips pucker up when I eat something tart.
figurative The thought of having to give a speech made her stomach pucker with nerves.
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