PIGTAIL

Pigtail

In the context of hairstyles, the usage of the term pigtail shows considerable variation. According to most dictionaries, a pigtail is a braid of tightly woven hair. The name is based on the short, thin, kinked tail of a pig, referring to the way a short, tight braid may stand out from the scalp through asymmetric tension of the weave. However, the term may also apply to a single braid regardless of length or tension, focusing instead on the knobby texture of the overall structure.

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pigtail

Noun

  1. A braided plait of hair.
  2. Either of two braids or ponytails on the side of the head.
  3. A twisted piece of tobacco.
  4. A cable that has a connector at one end, and loose wires on the other.
  5. The flamingo flower.
  6. The tail of a pig.


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