scrunchie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small elasticated ring of fabric placed around long hair to hold it in place behind the head.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scrunchie.wav

Word forms

scrunchie scrunchies scrunchy

Etymology

By reanalysis as scrunch + -ie from the brand name of the originator product, Scünci, which was a marketing-department alteration of the earliest name, Scunci, after the inventor's dog; more in Wikipedia at scrunchie § History.

Synonyms

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