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

They also pushed a cut on IRS funding; a fully-funded IRS is an unequivocal deficit shrinker.

From Slate

A space cowboy saves planetary leaders from an alien shrinker’s army of inflatable females.

From Los Angeles Times

A space cowboy saves planetary leaders from an alien shrinker’s army of inflatable females.

From Los Angeles Times

And dozens of others have been established, the most notable being the Fazio-designed Butler National, home of the Western Open and shrinker of tour egos.

From Golf Digest

It is like alcohol no health benefit just a brain shrinker.

From New York Times