updo

[ uhp-doo ]

/ ˈʌpˌdu /

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noun, plural up·dos.

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

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Origin of updo

up(swept) + (hair)do

Words nearby updo

upcountry, upcropping, upcycle, update, Updike, updo, updraft, updraught, updrift, upend, UPF

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How to use updo in a sentence

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

up-do

noun

a hairstyle in which the hair is held away from the face and neck with pins or clips

Word Origin for up-do

C20

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