Definition

A style of hair where the hair is braided or twisted together, often hanging down the back or sides.

Example

She wore her hair in two pigtails for the party.

Conversation

I love how you styled your hair today with that cute pigtail.

Thanks! I just wanted something simple and fun for the day.

You should wear a pigtail more often; it really suits you!

Maybe I will! It's nice to change things up sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pigtail → The word is formed from "pig" (from Old English *picga*, meaning a young swine) and "tail" (from Old English *tægel*, meaning the rear appendage of an animal). A pigtail originally refers to a hairstyle that resembles the tail of a pig, often characterized by a braid or a twist.

Memory Tip

Imagine a young swine ('pig') with a distinctive 'tail' — that's how you can remember that a pigtail is a hairstyle resembling a pig's tail.

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