puckered
Example Sentences
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Some people love the sound of songs blown through puckered lips, or at least appreciate the effort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Hashtags such as #sunburntanlines, #sunpoisoning and #sunstroke are popping up alongside videos of young men and women - some in tears - revealing deep red, almost purple, often puckered skin.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
It’s puckered with what looks like bright red mouths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
A few days later, Van Gaal puckered up.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
"Ain't we a puckered sight, the both of us! Torn up and scruffy. At least, no one'll take you for a prince."
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
