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Definition scrunch in British English

scrunch verb

verb
/skrʌntʃ/
1

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
2

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 depress shape reshape form
2.1

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
Definition scrunch in British English