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scrunch up

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scrunch something up

to crush or crunch up. I pounded the biscuits and scrunched them up into crumbs. He scrunched up the note and threw it upon the fire.

See also: scrunch, up

scrunch up

v.

1. To crumple or squeeze something: She scrunched up her nose like she was going to sneeze. I scrunched my gloves up and put them in my pocket.

2. To assume a crouched or cramped posture: The dog scrunched up in the corner to keep warm.

See also: scrunch, up