quiff

¹

[kwif]

noun

Slang.

plural

quiff, quiffs 

1. a woman, especially one who is promiscuous.

quiff

²

[kwif]

noun

British.

1. a lock or curl of hair brought forward over the forehead.

quiff

/ kwɪf /

noun

1. a prominent tuft of hair, esp one brushed up above the forehead

Word History and Origins

Origin of quiff¹

First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

Origin of quiff²

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of quiff¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

After posting the photo on Instagram the bright quiffs soon became a hit.

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Look, we know Paramount’s logo is a mighty mountaintop, but was the intent with Capt. Pike’s soaring gray quiff meant to be a brand shoutout?

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“Go to hell!” shouted one protester wearing a fake knight’s helmet with a colorful quiff.

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All would make an effort to don their smartest suits and arrange their hair in a perfect quiff, but Praful was one step ahead.

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Irish pop duo Jedward have shaved off their famous blond quiffs to raise money for a cancer charity in memory of their late mother.

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