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ponytail

noun

  1. looser bunch of hair (opposing a pair of shorter/tighter pigtails)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/

noun

Etymology: From pony + tail.

  1. 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.

  1. To form (the hair) into a ponytail.

    “Don't mention it,” she said, ponytailing her hair and then sockbunning it with amazing speed.