Paintbrush scrunchie
The part of a paintbrush that’s like a rusty old shoe, connects the bristles and the handle. It’s the reason you’re stuck with a lousy brush.
'I tried to paint my dog, and that stupid paintbrush scrunchie broke off!', @PaintingDad2023
'That scrunchie is worse than my ex's hair.', @ArtIsLifeButAlsoRude
'I called my paintbrush a scrunchie and got yelled at.', @MiddleSchoolArt