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tousle

/ˈtaʊ.səl/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To disturb or dishevel (someone's hair) by touching it lightly and roughly.

    - "I like to tousle my dog's fur."
    - "He tousled her hair playfully."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with tousle
mussel , fussle , hussle
Variants
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tousle , tousled , tousles , tousling
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to stir up' in Middle English.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'tousle' is often used to describe a character's playful or affectionate behavior in literature.

  2. The word 'tousle' comes from Middle English, originally meaning 'to stir up'.


Related Concepts
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  1. dishevel: A state of being untidy or unkempt, often described as having disheveled hair.

  2. ruffle: To disturb or agitate the surface of something, often used in reference to fabric or water.


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In literature, the word 'tousle' is often used to describe a character's playful or affectionate behavior.

How to Memorize "tousle"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone lightly running their fingers through someone else's hair to create a tousled look.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tousle' with the feeling of playfulness and affection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'tousle' as 'touch' + 'ruffle'.


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