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
“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
His cowlick and gaptoothed grin, though, reminded you of an old neighbor or college roommate.
From Washington Post • May 9, 2018
“Am I all zipped up? Stocking seams straight? Is my cowlick down?”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
