Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ducktail
Noun
/ˈdʌk.teɪl/
Definition
A hairstyle characterized by the hair being styled to a point at the back, resembling a duck’s tail.
Examples
- He decided to keep his ducktail for a retro look at the party.
- The classic rockabilly style features a prominent ducktail hairstyle.
Meaning
Ducktail refers to a specific grooming style popularized in the 1950s, where the hair is slicked back and the ends are tapered to create a shape that looks like the tail of a duck.
Synonyms
- Pompadour
- Slicked back
- Greaser style
