finger wave

noun

, Hairdressing.

1. a wave set by impressing the fingers into hair dampened by lotion or water.

finger wave

noun

1. hairdressing a wave set in wet hair by using fingers and comb only

Word History and Origins

Origin of finger wave¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The cute redhead sprinkled a wiggle-finger wave at him, and he nodded at her, the tips of his ears going pink.

From Project Gutenberg