updo

[ uhp-doo ]

noun

, plural up·dos.

1. a hairdo that is combed or brushed up, away from the face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of updo¹

up(swept) + (hair)do

Example Sentences

They are a pair designed for maximum contrast: Lynch with his Jimmy Neutron updo, Brand with his rock-star ringlets.

From The Daily Beast

Terry Greene Sterling on her master plan, why she signed the bill, and her new Palin updo.

From The Daily Beast