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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quiff1

First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

Origin of quiff2

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quiff1

C19: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

After posting the photo on Instagram the bright quiffs soon became a hit.

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?

“Go to hell!” shouted one protester wearing a fake knight’s helmet with a colorful quiff.

All would make an effort to don their smartest suits and arrange their hair in a perfect quiff, but Praful was one step ahead.

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Irish pop duo Jedward have shaved off their famous blond quiffs to raise money for a cancer charity in memory of their late mother.

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