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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

puckering

/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does puckering mean?

verb

to pucker or become puckered; to make something pucker or become puckered. A feeling of tightness or contraction, especially in the skin or muscles.

Example

"The cold wind made her face pucker as she walked outside."

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