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cowlick

[kou-lik] / ˈkaʊˌlɪk /




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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

“I have a cowlick on my chin, this one spot where it kind of grows straight out,” he said.

From New York Times Jul. 15, 2020

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

She knew it wouldn’t be another puzzle-loving computer nut with a cowlick sidekick.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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