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puckered

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Some people love the sound of songs blown through puckered lips, or at least appreciate the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

Hashtags such as #sunburntanlines, #sunpoisoning and #sunstroke are popping up alongside videos of young men and women - some in tears - revealing deep red, almost purple, often puckered skin.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2025

He puckered his lips and blew, as if spitting spitting water while laughing.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2022

A few days later, Van Gaal puckered up.

From Seattle Times Dec. 7, 2022

Xan puckered her wrinkled lips into a tight rosette in the middle of her face.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill