quiff
/kwɪf/
NOUN
1. A hairstyle with hair brushed up and back from the forehead
A prominent lock of hair brushed up from the forehead, or a men's hairstyle combining elements of the 1950s pompadour, flat-top, and flattop boogie.
1.1. Hairdressing, grooming, and fashion
Used in fashion and barbering to describe specific retro or modern hairstyles featuring voluminous hair swept upward and backward.
Synonyms
- pompadour
- fringe
- tuft
- lock
- wave
- topknot
Antonyms
- baldness
- buzz cut
- shaved head
Examples
- He used a strong-hold pomade to keep his signature quiff in place throughout the day.
- The rockabilly revival of the 1980s brought the classic quiff back into mainstream fashion.