kirby grip

British

/ ˈkɜːbɪ /

noun

a hairgrip consisting of a piece of metal bent over to form a tight clip and having the upper part ridged to prevent it slipping on the hair

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Etymology

Origin of kirby grip

from Kerbigrip , trademark for the original such hairgrip

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