pucker
|puck/er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpʌkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpʌkə/
wrinkle or fold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pucker' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pukeren,' where 'puk-' meant 'to fold or wrinkle.'
Historical Evolution
'pukeren' transformed into the modern English word 'pucker' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold or wrinkle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a wrinkle or small fold, especially in fabric or skin.
The dress had a pucker at the seam.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 13:36