What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
squinched
Example
She squinched her eyes to read the small print. [squinched: verb]
Example
The cat squinched itself into the tiny box. [squinched: past tense]
Example
The bright light made him squinch his face in discomfort. [squinch: noun]
scrunch
Example
She scrunches up the paper before throwing it away. [scrunches: verb]
Example
The leaves scrunch underfoot as we walk through the forest. [scrunch: verb]
Example
He made a scrunching sound as he crumpled the paper. [scrunching: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scrunch is more commonly used than squinch in everyday language. Scrunch is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while squinch is less common and more specific in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between squinched and scrunch?
Both squinch and scrunch are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
