curly
pronunciation
How to pronounce curly in British English:
UK [ˈkɜːli]
How to pronounce curly in American English:
US [ˈkɜːrli]
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- Adjective:
- (of hair) having curls or waves
Word Origin
- curly (adj.)
- 1770s, from curl + -y (2); earliest use is of hair. Related: Curliness.
Example
- 1. As you can see , the border gets very curly .
- 2. Women with curly hair are at a distinct disadvantage online .
- 3. Portrait of a boy with curly hair , three-quarters towards the left .
- 4. She has curly blond hair and wears a navy-blue suit .
- 5. It 's as simple as two curly braces .