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Definition of scrunchy

scrunchy

/ˈskrʌntʃi/
scrun · chy
Plural:scrunchies
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scrunchy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A circular band of elastic covered in loose, gathered fabric, used for fastening long hair.

Example

"She pulled her hair back into a quick ponytail with a velvet scrunchy before starting her workout."

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• adjective

1

Making a crunching or crushing sound when squeezed, stepped on, or chewed; easily crumpled or gathered into folds.

Example

"The toddler loved playing with the scrunchy tissue paper inside the gift box."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the fabric-covered hair accessory, the spelling 'scrunchie' is significantly more common than 'scrunchy', whereas 'scrunchy' is the standard spelling for the adjective.

• Rhymes for scrunchy

• Nearby Words

scrumptiousness
scrunch
scrunchie
scrunchy
scruple
scrupulous
scrupulously

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