quiff
Definition
Noun: 1. A hairstyle in which a lock of hair, especially at the front of the head, is brushed upward and away from the forehead. It is a prominent, often styled, forelock.
Usage
The word "quiff" is used to describe a specific, noticeable hairstyle, typically for men. It focuses on the front section of hair being styled upward. It is a countable noun.
Examples
- He styled his hair into a perfect quiff for the wedding.
- The rockabilly singer was famous for his tall, greased quiff.
- In the 1950s, the quiff was a very popular hairstyle for young men.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used more broadly to describe any similarly styled, puffed-up section of hair, not exclusively on men or at the very front, though this is less common.
- She added volume to create a small quiff at the crown of her head.
Variants and Related Words
- Quiffed (adjective): Having the hair styled into a quiff.
- He looked sharp with his quiffed hair.
Synonyms
- Pompadour (specifically a similar, often larger, hairstyle where hair is raised at the front)
- Forelock (refers to the hair itself, not the style)
Different Meanings
- Quiff has no other common meanings in modern English. It is primarily a hairstyle term.
Noun
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a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
