coily

American

[koil-ee] / ˈkɔɪl i /

adjective

formed into or resembling coils or rings.

The cable came out of the box really coily.
(of hair) closely or tightly curled.

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

Etymology

Origin of coily

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

Example Sentences

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Cécred also has a quiz that allows customers to shop for their hair type — ranging from coily to straight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2024

In it she slicks her coily hair into Bantu knots, while donning a traditional beaded necklace, with the words, "I am a coloured South African" splashed across the clip like a badge of honour.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

Ronelle Tshiela will drive great distances to nourish her coarse, coily hair.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2023

I'm convinced that my scalp has never been healthier than when I used to get my baby-fist-tight coily hair braided, a long time ago.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2022

She was a lighter tone than her sister and had Jackson’s coily hair.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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