Simple Definition of curly

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curly

adjective

curlier; curliest
1
: having curls
She has curly hair and blue eyes.
2
: formed into a round shape
curly french fries
The dog's tail is curly.

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/curly. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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