shrinker

[ shring-ker ]

noun

1. a person or thing that shrinks.
2. a device or chemical substance for shrinking.
3. Slang. shrink ( def 9 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of shrinker¹

First recorded in 1545–55; shrink + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Now, having brought her to this situation, he abruptly abandoned the wheel and turned it over to his colleague, the shrinker.

From Project Gutenberg

I see that conclusion the head-shrinker's afraid you'll get to, Skipper.

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He himself was no coward, no shrinker from the great issues.

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