curly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or resembling loose, ringlet-like waves or curls in the hair.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɜːli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curly
urlly , hurly , swirly

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Variants

List of all variants of curly that leads to same result
curlier , curliest , curliness , curlinesses , curly , curly-coated retriever , curly-coated retrievers , curly endive , curly top , curly tops , curly brace , curly bracket , frise , frisee , frisee lettuce , frisees , frises

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old English 'curlan' meaning 'to twist, entwine, or curl'.

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Trivia

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1. Curly hair is more prone to tangling than straight hair due to the natural shape of the hair follicle.

2. The Guinness World Record for the longest curly hair belongs to Aloisio Piccini, who measured 17 feet 6 inches long in 2004.

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Related Concepts

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1. wavy: A term used to describe hair that has a gentle, flowing wave-like pattern, as opposed to tight curls.

2. permed: A chemical process used to create curls or waves in hair that does not naturally have them.

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Culture

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In literature, curly hair is often associated with youthfulness, playfulness, and rebellion. In art, curly hair has been depicted in various styles throughout history, from the elaborate curls of the Baroque period to the natural curls of the Romantic era.

How to Memorize "curly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a head of curly hair. Imagine the loose, ringlet-like waves or curls cascading down the scalp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curly' with the image of a bouncy, playful person with curls in their hair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'curly' with the word 'curls'. Repeat the phrase 'curly is curls' to help remember the definition.

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