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scrunchie

or ܲԳ·

[ skruhn-chee ]

noun

plural scrunchies.
  1. an elastic band covered with gathered fabric, used to fasten the hair, as in a ponytail.


scrunchie

/ ˈʌԳʃɪ /

noun

  1. a loop of elastic covered loosely with fabric, used to hold the hair in a ponytail, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scrunchie1

First recorded in 1985–90; scrunch ( def ) + -ie 2( def ), perhaps influenced by the trademark üԳ
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Example Sentences

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She had managed to consume 24 socks, a scrunchie, two hair ties, a shoe insert, a onesie and multiple pieces of cloth.

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She wore her pressed-out or relaxed hair in a slicked-back bun with a gold scrunchie.

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Berger is a struggling writer who is jealous of Carrie's success and takes it out of her, especially when she disagrees with parts of his new book because he wrote a character that is a woman in New York City wearing a scrunchie.

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Moira: I did not buy anything, because I don’t think I know anyone who wants a Slytherin scrunchie.

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Shortly before her 100m final at the 2018 European Championships, Dina sent a concerning message which read 'Emergency!' - but she just wanted our opinion on which scrunchie she should wear.

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