BACKCOMB

Etymology

Verb

backcomb (third-person singular simple present backcombs, present participle backcombing, simple past and past participle backcombed)

To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look; tease.

Noun

backcomb (plural backcombs)

The hairstyle produced by backcombing.

(dated) A decorative comb worn as an ornament and to secure a hairstyle.

Source: Wiktionary



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