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cowlick

[kou-lik] / ˈkaʊˌlɪk /




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You might be surprised to learn that you can’t comb the hairs flat on a coconut without creating a cowlick.

From Scientific American Aug. 18, 2023

Jones is an odd strain of rebel — not a slick James Dean clone, but a cowlick that can’t help doing its own thing.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2022

Pratik accosted her afterward, smashing his cowlick back.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2019

His cowlick and gaptoothed grin, though, reminded you of an old neighbor or college roommate.

From Washington Post May 9, 2018

A cowlick at the back of his head stood up like a question mark.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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