pucker etymology

Etymology:

• Late Middle English (as a verb): from earlier *pukeren, of uncertain Germanic origin.
• Middle English: of uncertain origin, presumed to be onomatopoeic.

Meaning:

• (of the lips or face) to draw together into a small, rounded shape, as in a kiss or expression of displeasure.
• (of a liquid or surface) to contract or draw inward, making a small, raised shape.

Origin:

The origin of "pucker" is uncertain, but it is believed to be onomatopoeic, meaning that it imitates the sound made when lips are drawn together. The word first appeared in Middle English in the 14th century, and it has been used in English ever since.

Additional Information:

• The noun "pucker" refers to a small, raised area on a surface, such as a wrinkle or crease.
• The verb "pucker" can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is upset or unhappy.

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