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Definition of pucker

pucker

/ˈpʌk.ər/
puck · er
Plural:puckers
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Adjective:puckery
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Past Simple:puckered
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Past Participle:puckered
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Present Participle:puckering
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• verb

1

To contract or draw together into small, tight folds, wrinkles, or creases (especially of the lips, face, or cloth).

Example

"The tartness of the fresh lemon juice made his mouth pucker immediately."

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• noun

1

A tight wrinkle, crease, or contracted fold on a surface, especially on facial skin, the lips, or sewn fabric.

Example

"She adjusted the sewing machine's tension to prevent a pucker from forming along the silk seam."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, this word is likely a frequentative formation related to the dialectal noun 'poke' (meaning a small bag or pouch, from Middle English 'poke'), referring to the pouch-like creases formed when cloth or skin is drawn together.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pucker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pucker
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