pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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noggin -
A person's head
The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.
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clench -
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.
After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.
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colicky -
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.
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snooze -
A short, light sleep, especially during the day
Lenny was angry that his quick snooze in bed was interrupted by his alarm clock.
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lanky -
A person who is ungracefully thin and tall
Although Sid was very tall, his lanky body and lack of athletic skills kept him from becoming a really good basketball player.
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clutch -
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.
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twitch -
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.
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gasp -
A convulsive catching of breath
Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.
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drool -
To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.
Any time he thought of donuts, Homer would drool uncontrollably and make his shirt wet.
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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ruddy -
(of a person's face) having a healthy red color
Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.
