ponytail
noun
- looser bunch of hair (opposing a pair of shorter/tighter pigtails)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/
noun
Etymology: From pony + tail.
- A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.
“The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings.”
verb
Etymology: From pony + tail.
- To form (the hair) into a ponytail.
““Don't mention it,” she said, ponytailing her hair and then sockbunning it with amazing speed.”