Pronunciation: /ˈskrʌntʃi/

Definitions of scrunchie

noun a small elasticized or twisted fabric band used to fasten a woman's hair

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a colorful scrunchie for my hair.

A2 She used a scrunchie to tie back her ponytail.

B1 The scrunchie matched her outfit perfectly.

B2 I lost my favorite scrunchie at the gym.

C1 The designer scrunchie costs more than I expected.

C2 She collects vintage scrunchies from the 90s.

adjective describing the style or material of the scrunchie

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a scrunchie in her hair.

A2 The scrunchie fabric was soft and stretchy.

B1 I bought a scrunchie that matched my outfit.

B2 The scrunchie trend made a comeback this year.

C1 She designed a line of luxury scrunchie accessories.

C2 The designer scrunchie was adorned with Swarovski crystals.

Examples of scrunchie in a Sentence

formal The young lady wore a scrunchie in her hair to keep it neatly in place.

informal I love how your scrunchie matches your outfit perfectly.

slang I can't find my favorite scrunchie anywhere, it's driving me crazy!

figurative Her laughter was like a colorful scrunchie, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of scrunchie

past tense

scrunchied

plural

scrunchies

comparative

more scrunchie

superlative

most scrunchie

present tense

scrunchie

future tense

will scrunchie

perfect tense

have scrunched

continuous tense

is scrunching

singular

scrunchie

positive degree

scrunchie

infinitive

to scrunchie

gerund

scrunchieing

participle

scrunchied

Origin and Evolution of scrunchie

First Known Use: 1986 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'scrunchie' is believed to have originated as a combination of 'scrunch' and the diminutive suffix '-ie'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of hair accessory made of fabric-covered elastic, 'scrunchie' has evolved to also refer to the act of scrunching or gathering something in a loose or wrinkled way.