Puckering

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌkərɪŋ/

Definitions of puckering

verb to form small folds or wrinkles in something, typically the skin or lips

Example Sentences

A1 She is puckering her lips to give a kiss.

A2 The sour taste of the lemon had her puckering her face.

B1 He puckered his brow in confusion.

B2 The strong wind caused her skin to pucker.

C1 The fabric puckered slightly after being washed.

C2 The chef demonstrated the technique of puckering the dough for the perfect pie crust.

Examples of puckering in a Sentence

formal The fabric puckering along the seams indicated poor stitching.

informal Her face puckering in disgust showed her distaste for the meal.

slang I can't believe he puckered up and kissed her without warning!

figurative The tension in the room had everyone's nerves puckering with anticipation.

Grammatical Forms of puckering

• past tense: puckered
• plural: puckerings
• comparative: more puckering
• superlative: most puckering
• present tense: puckers
• future tense: will pucker
• perfect tense: have puckered
• continuous tense: is puckering
• singular: puckering
• positive degree: puckering
• infinitive: to pucker
• gerund: puckering
• participle: puckered

Origin and Evolution of puckering

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'puckering' originated from the Middle English word 'pokren' which meant to gather or contract into folds or wrinkles.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'puckering' has retained its original meaning of contracting into folds or wrinkles, but it is now commonly used to describe the tightening or wrinkling of the skin or fabric due to discomfort or sour taste.