Curly

/ˈkɜːrli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a twisted or spiraled shape, often associated with hair.

She has beautiful curly hair that bounces with every step.

Wavy or spiral in form, often resembling curls.

The curly vines climbed up the trellis, creating a lovely display.

Marked by curves or bends.

The path through the park was curly, making the walk more interesting.

Derived from the word 'curl' with the addition of the suffix '-y'.

curly hair

Hair that has a natural curl or wave.

curly fries

A type of fries that are cut into spiral shapes and usually fried.

curly questions

Questions that are complex or twisted in nature.

curl

To form or cause to form into a spiral or curved shape.

wave

A curve or undulation.

coil

To wind into a spiral or sequence of rings.

Curly-headed

He's always been a bit of a curly-headed dreamer.

Curly one

Come here, you curly one!