scrunchy

or scrunch·ie

[skruhn-chee]

noun, plural scrunch·ies.

an elastic band covered with gathered fabric, used to fasten the hair, as in a ponytail.

Origin of scrunchy

1985–90

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British Dictionary definitions for scrunchie

scrunchie

noun

a loop of elastic covered loosely with fabric, used to hold the hair in a ponytail, etc

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