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to scrunch
01
to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy
Transitive: to scrunch hair
Example
After applying a styling mousse, she would scrunch her hair gently to enhance its natural waves.
To achieve a beachy look, the hairstylist advised her to scrunch her damp hair with a sea salt spray.
He would scrunch his short hair with a gel to create a messy, tousled look that was effortlessly stylish.
02
to bend down or pull oneself into a compact position
Intransitive: to scrunch
Example
Trying to hide from the teacher, the mischievous student scrunched behind the bookshelf.
To avoid being seen by the enemy, the soldier scrunched in the trenches.
Wanting to surprise her friend, Sarah scrunched behind the couch until he entered the room.
03
to make a noise, often by crushing or crunching something
Intransitive
Example
While we were walking, the snow was scrunching under our boots.
The car wheels scrunched over the gravel driveway.
As he walks on the gravel path, his shoes scrunch against the small stones.
04
to squeeze or crunch something into a compact shape or form
Transitive: to scrunch sth
Example
The child attempted to scrunch the playdough into different shapes with their hands.
In the cold weather, he could n't help but scrunch his shoulders to stay warm.
To create a textured effect, the artist used a technique to scrunch the fabric.
05
to tighten or draw together one's facial features
Transitive: to scrunch one's facial features
Example
The child scrunched his face in pain as the doctor administered the injection.
She scrunched her eyebrows in confusion, trying to understand the complicated instructions.
Feeling a sudden cramp, he scrunched his face and doubled over in discomfort.
Scrunch
01
a crunching noise
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