scrunchie, n.
Brit. /ˈskrʌn(t)ʃi/, U.S. /ˈskrən(t)ʃi/
Forms: 19– scrunchie, 19– scrunchy
[‹ scrunch v. + -y suffix6.]
An elasticated band covered by a loose ring of ruched fabric, used for binding the hair in a ponytail, etc.; an ornamental hairband.
| 1989 Boston Globe 6 Feb. 23/2 Sun visors, harem pants, jackets, ‘scrunchies’ (elasticized bands for holding ponytails) and sandals can be coordinated to the bathing suit. 1990 Hair Oct. 25 (advt.) A full set comprises a bow, scrunchy, earrings and a barrette. 2003 A. N. LeBlanc Random Family xvii. 159 A gold scrunchie cinched her waist-length hair into a bun. |