Tom was expecting a kiss, so he leaned forward and puckered his lips.
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Puckered
Synonyms for "puckered" (44 found)
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His face was all crinkled and puckered like a withered apple.
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He peered at me with great curiosity in his puckered eyes.
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The “face blowing a kiss” emoji is a yellow face winking with puckered lips blowing a kiss, depicted as a small, red heart. It represents a kiss goodbye or good night and conveys feelings of love and affection more generally.
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