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Definition of "puckery" [puck•er•y]

  • Very sour, so that the lips pucker. (adjective)
  • Inclined to become puckered or wrinkled; full of puckers or wrinkles. (adjective)

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Use "puckery" in a sentence
  • "If the dressing is too puckery for you, add a drizzle of honey."
  • "I quickly slurp up my yogurt covered with sticky red syrup, which actually tastes okay, except for the puckery effect of the pomegranate."
  • "With an I just wolfed a whole bowl of super sour lemons puckery smile, she asks, Portia, what do you think the solution is?"