puckery en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From pucker + -y.
Meanings
-
Very sour, so that the lips pucker.
Taste and add more honey if needed; sauce should be tart but not puckery.
2008 January 16, “Recipe: Seared Pork Chops With Kimchi”, in New York Times:
- Inclined to become puckered or wrinkled; full of puckers or wrinkles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most puckery | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more puckery | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |