scrunch

/ˈskrʌntʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to gather or bring something together in a mass, typically with a wrinkled or bunched appearance.

“She scrunches up her face in concentration.”

2. noun

a small, dense mass of something, typically created by scrunching.

“The scrunch of grass caught her foot and made her stumble.”

3. interjection

expressing a sudden feeling or emotion.

“Aaah, I scrunch with delight at the beautiful sunset.”

4. verb

to wrap or fold something tightly.

“Please scrunch up the blanket and put it away.”

Synonyms

  • bunch
  • gather

Antonyms

  • extend
  • spread