hairdo
Definition
Noun: 1. A style in which a person's hair is cut and arranged: This term specifically refers to the way hair is styled, often involving cutting, setting, or other techniques to achieve a particular look. It is commonly, though not exclusively, used for women's hairstyles.
Usage
The word "hairdo" is a countable noun used to describe a specific instance or type of hairstyle. It often implies a deliberate, styled look rather than a natural or casual state. * You get or have a hairdo. * You like or dislike someone's hairdo. * A stylist creates or does a hairdo.
Examples
- Noun:
- She went to the salon to get a new hairdo for the wedding.
- That's a very elegant hairdo; it suits you perfectly.
- Her hairdo from the 1980s looks quite dated in the photograph.
Advanced Usage
- "to do one's hairdo": This phrase means to style one's hair into a particular arrangement.
- It took her an hour to do her hairdo for the gala.
Variants and Related Words
- Haircut (n): Primarily refers to the act or style of cutting the hair.
- I need a haircut. (Focus is on the cutting).
- I love your new haircut! (Can be synonymous with 'hairdo' when referring to the resulting style).
- Hairstyle (n): A more general and formal synonym for "hairdo."
- Coiffure (n): A formal, often French-derived, term for an elaborate hairdo.
Synonyms
- Hairstyle: The most direct synonym.
- Coiffure: A more formal or elegant term.
- Hair arrangement: A descriptive phrase.
Antonyms
- Bedhead: Humorous term for untidy, uncombed hair.
- Dishevelment: The state of being untidy and disordered.
Noun
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the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
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