Definition

A person or thing that causes something to wrinkle or gather together in folds.

Example

The puckerer made the fabric look more interesting with its unique texture.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new lip balm that claims to be a puckerer?

No, I haven't! Does it actually work?

Yeah, it makes your lips look fuller and more defined.

Sounds interesting! I might give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Puckerer is formed from "pucker" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the action of puckering) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). The word refers to a person who puckers, typically in the context of making a facial expression or manipulating something to create folds or wrinkles.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'puckers' — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action of puckering, which helps you remember that a puckerer is someone who puckers.

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