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scrunch

UK/skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ US/ˈskrʌntʃ/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (3)

noun

1.

a crunching noise

verb

1.

make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

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2.

sit on one''s heels

  • “In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting”
  • “The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm”
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3.

make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface

  • “The dress got wrinkled”
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Origin

Attested since about 1800. Probably an intensive form of crunch; ultimately derived from the onomatopoeia of a crumpling sound; or perhaps a blend of squeeze + crunch.

Phrases

  • scrunch up

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