Bunch up
verb
When things gather together or form into a tight cluster or group.
My shirt always bunches up whenever I try to tuck it in.
Often appears as...
- clothes bunch up
- fabric bunches up
verb
When people move closer together, especially in an unorganized way.
During the concert, the fans started to bunch up near the stage.
Often appears as...
- fans bunch up
- people bunch up
verb
When things gather together or form into a tight cluster or group.
My shirt always bunches up whenever I try to tuck it in.
Often appears as...
- clothes bunch up
- fabric bunches up
verb
When people move closer together, especially in an unorganized way.
During the concert, the fans started to bunch up near the stage.
Often appears as...
- fans bunch up
- people bunch up
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Common Clothing Issue
Used to describe fabric issues, especially when clothes don't fit neatly.
I need to iron these pants so they won't bunch up at the knees.
Pro Tip 2/3Adjustments Needed
Implies the need to rearrange something to prevent or rectify gathering or wrinkling.
After sitting a while, you may need to smooth out your skirt if it bunches up.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Effectively conveys the visual aspect when something curls or folds over itself.
The tablecloth shouldn't bunch up; it needs to lay flat.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Clothing Issue
Used to describe fabric issues, especially when clothes don't fit neatly.
I need to iron these pants so they won't bunch up at the knees.
Pro Tip 2/3Adjustments Needed
Implies the need to rearrange something to prevent or rectify gathering or wrinkling.
After sitting a while, you may need to smooth out your skirt if it bunches up.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Effectively conveys the visual aspect when something curls or folds over itself.
The tablecloth shouldn't bunch up; it needs to lay flat.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Clothing Issue
Used to describe fabric issues, especially when clothes don't fit neatly.
I need to iron these pants so they won't bunch up at the knees.
Pro Tip 2/3Adjustments Needed
Implies the need to rearrange something to prevent or rectify gathering or wrinkling.
After sitting a while, you may need to smooth out your skirt if it bunches up.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Effectively conveys the visual aspect when something curls or folds over itself.
The tablecloth shouldn't bunch up; it needs to lay flat.
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