spit curl
Definition
Noun: A small, often dampened, spiral-shaped curl of hair that is deliberately styled to lie flat against the forehead or cheek.
Usage
A "spit curl" is a specific hairstyle detail. It is created by wetting a small section of hair (historically sometimes with saliva, hence the name) and shaping it into a tight, flat curl. It is primarily used as a decorative or coquettish touch.
Examples
- The actress styled her hair with a classic spit curl on her temple for the vintage photoshoot.
- In many old Hollywood films, you can see leading ladies with a perfect spit curl accentuating their cheekbones.
- He tried to tame his unruly bangs by forming them into a spit curl.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe any small, unruly, or deliberately placed curl that resembles this style, even if not created with moisture.
- It often carries a connotation of a bygone or retro fashion style.
Variants and Related Words
- Curl (n): A piece of hair that forms a curved or spiral shape.
- Ringlet (n): A long, spirally curled lock of hair.
- Spat curl: A less common variant spelling.
- Kiss curl: A near-synonymous term used more commonly in British English.
Synonyms
- Kiss curl
- Beauty spot (when referring to its decorative function, though this usually refers to a mole)
- Coquette curl
Related Phrases/Idioms
No common idioms or phrasal verbs are directly formed from "spit curl." It is used literally as a noun.
Noun
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a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek
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