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to scrunch
01
to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy
Transitive: to scrunch hair
Examples
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.
02
to bend down or pull oneself into a compact position
Intransitive: to scrunch
Examples
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.
03
to make a noise, often by crushing or crunching something
Intransitive
Examples
While we were walking, the snow was scrunching under our boots.
The car wheels scrunched over the gravel driveway.
04
to squeeze or crunch something into a compact shape or form
Transitive: to scrunch sth
Examples
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.
05
to tighten or draw together one's facial features
Transitive: to scrunch one's facial features
Examples
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.
Scrunch
01
a crunching noise
