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Scrunched: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrunched

 

[ skrสŒncht ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

The term 'scrunched' refers to the act of compressing or squeezing something into a smaller, often wrinkled form. This is often done with paper, fabric, or other materials to create a compact shape. It implies a forceful action that results in a disordered or crumpled state. 'Scrunched' can also evoke a tactile quality, indicating a texture that is uneven or bumpy due to the pressing. This word often describes the way people manipulate objects or materials to fit into tight spaces or to achieve a specific visual effect.

Synonyms

compressed, crumpled, wrinkled.

Examples of usage

  • She scrunched the paper into a ball.
  • He scrunched his eyebrows in confusion.
  • The cat scrunched up in a tight ball.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrunched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esmagado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค•เฅ‹เคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geknittert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikerut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ัƒะดะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmarszczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ใใกใ‚ƒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท froissรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrugado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buruลŸuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุนู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmaฤkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmaฤkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฑ็ผฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ guban

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krumpaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buruลŸmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrugado

Etymology

The word 'scrunch' is believed to be derived from the late 19th century, possibly originating from the blend of words that include 'scrunching', which has a sound suggestive of compression or noise associated with crumpling. Its early uses can be found in literature and colloquial speech, describing the act of compressing something tightly. The playful, onomatopoeic nature of 'scrunch' makes it appealing in both everyday conversation and creative writing. Over time, the term has evolved in usage, incorporating both physical actions and metaphorical expressions of tightness or difficulty in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,427, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.