Thesaurus results for DUCKTAIL

ducktail

noun

Definition of ducktail

as in hairdo

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Recent Examples of ducktail 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 See All Example Sentences for ducktail

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Noun

The way to achieve the hairdo is by focusing the volume at the crown of the head.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
And that includes taking his signature hairdo and slapping it on an airline.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of hairdo

Noun

Fan mail poured in from children who liked the haircut (a wig at first) and paid little attention to the Cold War.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
The bob continues its reign as one of 2026’s defining haircuts, with everyone from Margot Robbie and Rosalía to Katie Holmes embracing variations on the chop.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of haircut

Noun

Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Below, Eliot and Raziuddin break down their favorite layers and 10 layered hairstyles for every hair texture.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hairstyle

Noun

The roach morgue under the dishwashing table held 11 roach corpses, and the one under racks of clean dishes held another 11.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
But Hodges notes that roach droppings have distinct, tiny ridges, while mouse droppings are smoother with pointed ends.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of roach

Noun

In a particularly Ethan Hunt-ish twist, the actor wears a rubbery disguise—a potbellied suit, a scraggly gray comb-over, and a smattering of old-guy makeup.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig).

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of comb-over

Noun

From across the barbecue pit, see an Elvis impersonator, full pompadour over skinny jeans, plus a girlfriend who looks exactly like Priscilla.

— Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Now 71, Funderburgh still rocks a pompadour — albeit smaller and streaked with silver — that once inspired former bandmate Mike Judge to sketch Beavis.

— Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of pompadour

Noun

While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.

— Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.

— Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021

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