Definition

To form small folds or wrinkles, often in the skin or lips, usually due to tightening or drawing together.

Example

She puckered her lips before giving him a kiss.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that sour candy? It really made my lips pucker!

Yeah, I can’t believe how intense it looked!

I just had to try it, but I wasn’t ready for the taste.

I know! I felt my face pucker just watching you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A facial expression or a fold where the lips are drawn together tightly, often creating wrinkles or creases.

Example

She made a pucker with her lips when she tasted the sour lemon.

Conversation

Have you noticed that funny pucker on my lips when I smile?

Yeah, it's kind of cute!

I guess it makes me look a bit different.

Definition

To form small folds or wrinkles in something, often by pulling it together.

Example

She decided to pucker her lips for the photo.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how she puckerd her lips before the photo?

Yeah, it made her look so cute and playful!

I always think that kind of pose is fun to try.

Root Explanation

Pucker originates from Middle English 'puker', which is of uncertain origin but is thought to be imitative of the action of puckering, meaning to contract or gather into folds. The word describes the action of drawing together or wrinkling, especially in the context of lips or fabric.

Memory Tip

Imagine the action of lips coming together and forming folds — that's what pucker means.

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