quiff

¹ American  

[kwif] / kwɪf /

noun

Slang.

plural

quiff, quiffs

1. a woman, especially one who is promiscuous.

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quiff ² American  

[kwif] / kwɪf /

noun

British.

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

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quiff British  

/ kwɪf /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of quiff¹

First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

Origin of quiff¹

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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?

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

Grealish has the better hair and 10 assists but Maddison has scored one goal more with seven, and his quiff if admirable enough, too.

From The Guardian