split end

noun

, Football.

1. an offensive end who lines up some distance outside the formation on the line of scrimmage as a pass receiver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of split end¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

Beyond excessive shedding, other signs of poor hair health can include thin-appearing hair with visible scalp, dull hair, and damaged hair with split ends.

From National Geographic

This means they can lose moisture, gain moisture, fray like a rope – this causes split ends – and even break.

From Scientific American

The split ends a key client relationship for Elias, one of the best-known Democratic lawyers in the U.S., that dates back to 2009.

From Reuters

Her aunt, who would regularly cut her hair, recently married and moved to Sweden, so she needs to find a stranger she can trust with her split ends.

From Los Angeles Times

In a move Taylor initially opposed, first-year coach Otto Graham decided to switch him to split end halfway through the 1966 season.

From Washington Post