cowlick
Example Sentences
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A cowlick could occur in the eye of a cyclone or eddy, or it could happen because the wind blows directly up toward the sky.
From Scientific American • Aug. 18, 2023
Craig is no different, his hair slicked down in a way that suggests he’s in daily battle with a cowlick.
From Slate • May 16, 2021
She was wearing a great outfit and had a huge cowlick and very dry, kind of fuzzy, long hair.
From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2020
His cowlick and gaptoothed grin, though, reminded you of an old neighbor or college roommate.
From Washington Post • May 9, 2018
James threw his hands up to either side of his cowlick as if he were covering Steve’s ears.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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