cowlick

I never yet saw a fellow with a cowlick who amounted to a hill of beans.

Once I saw Dan's cowlick shake like the plume of an angry warrior as his wife turned toward him inquiringly.

Trousers may be brought to order in a few minutes, but to subdue a cowlick is a matter of years.

He chuckled immoderately and pressed his cowlick down, which defiant tuft popped instantly back to its position of attention.