Pigtail
noun
A type of hairstyle where the hair is twisted or braided close to the head.
She tied her hair in a pigtail for the gymnastics competition.
Often appears as...
- tie a pigtail
- braided pigtail
noun
A twisted piece of tobacco.
He bought a pigtail of tobacco from the vintage shop.
Often appears as...
- chew a pigtail
- pigtail tobacco
noun
A short length of wire used as a connector in electrical apparatus.
I need a pigtail connector to complete this wiring setup.
Often appears as...
- pigtail connector
- twist a pigtail
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Technical
noun
A type of hairstyle where the hair is twisted or braided close to the head.
She tied her hair in a pigtail for the gymnastics competition.
Often appears as...
- tie a pigtail
- braided pigtail
noun
A twisted piece of tobacco.
He bought a pigtail of tobacco from the vintage shop.
Often appears as...
- chew a pigtail
- pigtail tobacco
noun
A short length of wire used as a connector in electrical apparatus.
I need a pigtail connector to complete this wiring setup.
Often appears as...
- pigtail connector
- twist a pigtail
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Youthful Style
Pigtails can evoke a youthful, playful image, often associated with children or casual settings.
At the family picnic, many little girls had their hair in pigtails.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just One
'Pigtail' often refers to two symmetrical braids or twists, one on each side of the head.
She smiled brightly, her pigtails bouncing as she skipped.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
In different cultures, pigtails may have varied meanings and can be a part of traditional costumes.
For the dance, she wore pigtails, as is traditional in her culture.
Pro Tip 1/3Youthful Style
Pigtails can evoke a youthful, playful image, often associated with children or casual settings.
At the family picnic, many little girls had their hair in pigtails.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just One
'Pigtail' often refers to two symmetrical braids or twists, one on each side of the head.
She smiled brightly, her pigtails bouncing as she skipped.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
In different cultures, pigtails may have varied meanings and can be a part of traditional costumes.
For the dance, she wore pigtails, as is traditional in her culture.
Pro Tip 1/3Youthful Style
Pigtails can evoke a youthful, playful image, often associated with children or casual settings.
At the family picnic, many little girls had their hair in pigtails.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just One
'Pigtail' often refers to two symmetrical braids or twists, one on each side of the head.
She smiled brightly, her pigtails bouncing as she skipped.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
In different cultures, pigtails may have varied meanings and can be a part of traditional costumes.
For the dance, she wore pigtails, as is traditional in her culture.
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What happened when we...
and a rape kit was done. Now, the rape kit process terrifies and traumatizes adult women. Can you imagine what it was like for a little second-grader, who still wore pigtails and still believed in Santa Claus, going through this exam?
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Why These People Love...
I didn't start all them fires I'm just a little girl I'm just a little brown girl I'm just pigtails and palms and waiting this was my story and I was gonna tell it whether they wanted me to tell it or
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What happened when we...
and a rape kit was done. Now, the rape kit process terrifies and traumatizes adult women. Can you imagine what it was like for a little second-grader, who still wore pigtails and still believed in Santa Claus, going through this exam?
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Why These People Love...
I didn't start all them fires I'm just a little girl I'm just a little brown girl I'm just pigtails and palms and waiting this was my story and I was gonna tell it whether they wanted me to tell it or
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Cathy Rigby
American Athlete
In high school I never went to the prom because I was too consumed with gymnastics. Also, with my hair in pigtails and looking about 10, I wasn't exactly date material.
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Toni Tennille
American Musician
Any woman can be a siren one minute and in pigtails the next. I am a very complex person with more than just the one facet that television played on.
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Zoe Bell
New Zealander Actress
I have come a long way from a girl with pigtails and acne showing up and going, 'Hey guys, I'm here! Where do you want me to fall over?
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Hannah Kearney
American Athlete
I'm 23 years old and still wearing pigtails.
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Cathy Rigby
American Athlete
In high school I never went to the prom because I was too consumed with gymnastics. Also, with my hair in pigtails and looking about 10, I wasn't exactly date material.
Quote examples
Toni Tennille
American Musician
Any woman can be a siren one minute and in pigtails the next. I am a very complex person with more than just the one facet that television played on.
Quote examples
Zoe Bell
New Zealander Actress
I have come a long way from a girl with pigtails and acne showing up and going, 'Hey guys, I'm here! Where do you want me to fall over?
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Hannah Kearney
American Athlete
I'm 23 years old and still wearing pigtails.
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