Definition

Describing someone who has their hair styled in one or two pigtails, which are sections of hair tied together at the back or sides of the head.

Example

The girl with pigtailed hair smiled brightly at her friends.

Conversation

Did you see that girl with the pigtailed hairstyle at the park yesterday?

Yeah, I thought it was such a cute look for her!

I used to wear my hair in pigtailed styles all the time as a kid.

Same here! It definitely brings back some fun memories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pigtailed → It is formed from "pig" (from Old English *picga*, meaning a young swine) and "tailed" (from the word "tail", meaning the rear part of an animal). The word "pigtailed" describes a hairstyle that resembles the ears of a pig, typically involving two sections of hair tied at the ends.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pig' with its 'tail' — that's why 'pigtailed' refers to a hairstyle that looks like a pig's ears, with hair tied at the ends.

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