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fishtail

[fish-teyl] / ˈfɪʃˌteɪl /


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The fishtail halter dress, made from an African wax Akara fabric picked out by Mpamaugo’s mother, was a medley of shapes, patterns and colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The world provides guardrails against our juvenile impulses, particularly the ones we continue to drag behind us as we fishtail into our middle years.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

The car started to fishtail before sliding out of control off the runway and into a grassy area from which spectators were watching.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2021

With the locals and fans shrieking at what they saw, she engaged all of her core strength to fishtail like a Formula 1 car under full acceleration.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2021

I would love to try some styles I can't do—like a cool fishtail or a dramatic updo.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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