ducktail

noun

duck·​tail ˈdək-ˌtāl 

: a hairstyle in which the hair on each side is slicked back to meet in a ridge at the back of the head

Illustration of ducktail

Examples of ducktail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rounding things out is a zesty yellow graphics package that was designed in-house, a full ducktail rear wing, and a set of bespoke wheels from Brixton wrapped in chunky off-road tires. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

The trimaran theme and track lights are repeated in the rear apron between a floating diffuser and striking ducktail spoiler. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026

The Miura’s silhouette was low, wide, and draped in sensuous curves that seemed to flow directly from the front wheel arches to the ducktail spoiler. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026

Ars Video Jonathan Gitlin At the rear, a cute ducktail spoiler. — Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from its resemblance to the tail of a duck

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ducktail

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email