coily
Americanadjective
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formed into or resembling coils or rings.
The cable came out of the box really coily.
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(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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There are styler-dryer Dyson Airwrap sets for straight to wavy, and curly to coily hair.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 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
Mrs. disappeared into the kitchen and then returned with the telephone receiver, its long, coily cord stretching into the living room.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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