curlyhead

curlyhead

English

Etymology

Blend of curly +‎ head

Noun

curlyhead (plural curlyheads)

1. A person with curly hair.
   • 1930, Fitzhugh Buckner, Hooper dooper!

     The curlyhead was laughing politely and robustly.

   • 1996, Phyllis Shand Allfrey, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, The orchid house (page 6)

     I would say that thank goodness there was no danger of any curlyheads in Madam and the Master's family.

Translations

person with curly hair

Finnish: kiharapää

Irish: catóg f, catachán m Scottish Gaelic: cuachag f