pigtails

noun

plural of pigtail
as in dreadlocks

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queues
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  • The group also raised specific concerns about the project’s traffic analysis, driveway design, drive-through vehicle queues, noise study and assessment of potential health risks from the gas station.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • With queues that wrap around the block, fans of Kim Kardashian can also visit Lane Crawford’s NikeSkims corner for a more breezy shopping experience.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
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