quiff

¹

[ kwif ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural quiff, quiffs.

1. a woman, especially one who is promiscuous.

quiff

²

[ kwif ]

noun

, British.

1. a lock or curl of hair brought forward over the forehead.

quiff

/ kwɪf /

noun

1. a prominent tuft of hair, esp one brushed up above the forehead

Word History and Origins

Origin of quiff¹

First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

Origin of quiff²

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of quiff¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Tintin also has a trademark quiff haircut.

From Seattle Times

At the top of the page was a picture of a man with a pronounced quiff and long sideburns, gazing contemplatively into the distance - apparently a relic of the 19th Century, the photograph appeared to have been torn at the bottom.

From BBC

Long before making the man bun his signature look, the fresh-faced Bale is sporting an Inbetweeners quiff as he sits in the back of the car, discussing his future in the game with a croaky adolescent voice which is still some way from breaking.

From BBC

Look, we know Paramount’s logo is a mighty mountaintop, but was the intent with Capt. Pike’s soaring gray quiff meant to be a brand shoutout?

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in April, he bounces merrily around his work space in gold-and-zebra-print VaporMax Gliese Nikes and a plaid tracksuit, his silvery hair styled into a psychobilly quiff.

From New York Times