verb
scrunch
Scrunch (verb) means to press and fold something tightly into a smaller shape.
verb
1
To press and fold something tightly into a smaller shape.
"He scrunched the paper into a ball and threw it at the whistling girl."
2
To tighten your face muscles, screwing up your features, because of pain or doubt.
"He scrunched his face at his wife's confounding request."
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Etymology
Attested since about 1800. Probably an intensive form of crunch; ultimately derived from the onomatopoeia of a crumpling sound; or perhaps a blend of squeeze + crunch.
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What is the meaning of scrunch?
"scrunch" (verb) means to press and fold something tightly into a smaller shape.
What is another word for scrunch?
Other words for "scrunch" include wrinkle, crinkle, thud, hunker, squat, crouch.
What are the different meanings of scrunch?
"scrunch" has 2 main meanings: 1. To press and fold something tightly into a smaller shape; 2. To tighten your face muscles, screwing up your features, because of pain or doubt.
