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Puckered: meaning, definitions and examples

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puckered

 

[ ˈpʌkərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

Puckered refers to a surface that has folds or wrinkles, typically creating a tight, pinched look. This term is often used to describe skin or fabric that has been drawn together in such a way that it forms small, raised areas.

Synonyms

creased, crinkled, gathered, wrinkled

Examples of usage

  • Her puckered cheeks were a sign of her age.
  • The fabric had a puckered texture that added interest to the dress.
  • He noticed the puckered skin around her eyes when she smiled.
  • The dough was puckered after being twisted and baked.

Translations

Translations of the word "puckered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franzido

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ना

🇩🇪 gekrümmt

🇮🇩 berkerut

🇺🇦 зморшкуватий

🇵🇱 zmarszczony

🇯🇵 しわが寄った

🇫🇷 plissé

🇪🇸 arrugado

🇹🇷 buruşuk

🇰🇷 주름진

🇸🇦 مجعّد

🇨🇿 zmačkaný

🇸🇰 zvrásnený

🇨🇳 褶皱的

🇸🇮 naguban

🇮🇸 frynni

🇰🇿 бүлкулдақ

🇬🇪 ჯაგრული

🇦🇿 qırışmış

🇲🇽 arrugado

Etymology

The word 'puckered' comes from the verb 'pucker', which is thought to originate from a Middle English term meaning 'to contract'. This term may have roots in the Old English 'pūcor', meaning to gather or constrict. The transformation of its usage over the centuries has seen it applied to various contexts, primarily focusing on the visual or tactile quality of surfaces that are drawn together or crumpled. In textiles, 'puckered' is often associated with a decorative finish or style, while in other uses, it may describe skin affected by age or other factors. Today, it retains its meaning in both the physical and metaphorical sense across diverse fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,971, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.