pucker

8 synonyms for pucker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To draw something into small folds or wrinkles, especially by tightening or squeezing.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

gather

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

knit tuck

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To draw something into small folds or wrinkles, especially by tightening or squeezing.

“Sour candy makes your mouth pucker.”

gather knit tuck rumple crumple ruck cockle ruck up

2. noun

A small wrinkle or fold, especially in skin or fabric.

“There was a slight pucker along the seam of the shirt.”

ruck

How to use pucker

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

pucker up a pucker in the fabric lips puckered

Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly related to poke (a small bag), by way of Middle English pukkeren.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pucker” mean?

The word “pucker” means to draw something into small folds or wrinkles, especially by tightening or squeezing. In plain terms, to scrunch up into small wrinkles or folds — think of lips after biting a lemon.

How do you pronounce “pucker”?

“Pucker” is pronounced PUH-kuh (/ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “pucker” in a sentence?

Here is “pucker” used in a sentence: “Sour candy makes your mouth pucker.”

What part of speech is “pucker”?

Depending on how it is used, “pucker” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “pucker” come from?

The word “pucker” comes from Middle English. Origin uncertain; possibly related to poke (a small bag), by way of Middle English pukkeren.

How many meanings does “pucker” have?

“Pucker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to draw something into small folds or wrinkles, especially by tightening or squeezing.

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