tousle

Example Sentences

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“Eighth grade isn’t so bad, is it, Son?” he said, tousling the boy’s hair.

From The Wall Street Journal

His face is streaked with tears, his hair tousled, and he has on the same clothes he wore last night.

From Literature

She put her hand on his head and tousled his high top a bit, leaving four finger dents in the crown.

From Literature

The same tousled curls that spilled onto his forehead, the same warm eyes.

From Literature

Even today, Maddell does his best to keep his identity hidden, permanently hiding his face behind his tousled, neon pink fringe.

From BBC