coily

[ koil-ee ]

adjective

1. formed into or resembling coils or rings:

   The cable came out of the box really coily.

2. (of hair) closely or tightly curled:

   This brand produces a dedicated line of products for coily hair.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coily¹

First recorded in 1855–60; coil ¹( def ) + -y ¹( def )

Example Sentences

And am I to take you as one of them smart-Alecks, or a coily-headed nut?

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