Cowlick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cowlick is a noun meaning An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.
Meaning
An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.
Example Sentences
We would touch strangers discreetly, feathering down their cowlicks.
Word Forms
- cowlicks
- cow-lick
- cow lick
Synonyms for cowlick
Depending on context, synonyms include calflick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cow-lick, calflick, crook, curls, curl, cock-up.
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