Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cowlick
noun
/ˈkaʊ.lɪk/
Definition
A tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest of the hair, often causing it to stand up or lie in a peculiar way.
Examples
- She had a cowlick right at the back of her head that made styling her hair a challenge.
- His cowlick gave him a unique look that was part of his charm.
- No matter how much he tried to tame it, the cowlick on his forehead always seemed to pop up.
Meaning
A cowlick commonly refers to a section of hair that refuses to stay down, often resulting in a messy or distinctive hairstyle.
Synonyms
- hair tuft
- whorl
