scrunchie

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“Mr. Burns: Simpson! You'll rue the day you took a pie tin, made two holes for eyes, and tied a rubber band around the back! / Homer Simpson: It's not a rubber band, it's a Scrunchie!”

“When he had it all caught in one hand, he said, “What do I put⟳ around it?” “A scrunchie.” “A whatie?” “Scrunchie. Don't tell⟳ me you don't have⟳ a scrunchie.” “I don't even know⟳ what the hell a scrunchie is.” “It's what you use⟳ to hold⟳ up ponytails. Duh.””

“The burgundy scrunchie that held her brown ponytail matched the trim of her Esprit socks.”

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