ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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