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Definition scrunch in American English

scrunch verb

verb
/skrʌntʃ/
1

to press or squeeze something into a smaller shape

Example

He scrunched up the letter and stuffed it in his pocket.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze rub reshape open up shape
1.1

to squeeze a part of your body into a different shape

Example

She scrunches her eyes up when she laughs.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
2

to make a loud noise like something being crushed

Example

Everything was silent except for the dry leaves scrunching under her feet.

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
Definition scrunch in American English