What does pigtail mean?
Definitions for pigtail
ˈpɪgˌteɪlpig·tail
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Princeton's WordNet
pigtailnoun
a plait of braided hair
Wiktionary
pigtailnoun
A braided plait of hair.
pigtailnoun
Either of two braids or ponytails on the side of the head.
pigtailnoun
A twisted piece of tobacco.
pigtailnoun
A cable that has a connector at one end, and loose wires on the other.
pigtailnoun
The flamingo flower.
pigtailnoun
The tail of a pig.
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pigtail
A pigtail is a term used to describe a hairstyle where the hair is twisted or braided into a single thin, tight, and usually curved piece extending from the back of the head or centered on top of it. It can also refer to a similar piece of hair when it is one of several such pieces. Pigtails are typically formed and bound at the base and tip. In another context, pigtail also refers to a short piece of wire or cable used for connecting or extending electric circuits.
Webster Dictionary
Pigtailnoun
the tail of a pig
Pigtailnoun
a cue, or queue
Pigtailnoun
a kind of twisted chewing tobacco
Wikidata
Pigtail
In the context of hairstyles, the usage of the term pigtail shows considerable variation. According to most dictionaries, a pigtail is a braid of tightly woven hair. The name is based on the short, thin, kinked tail of a pig, referring to the way a short, tight braid may stand out from the scalp through asymmetric tension of the weave. However, the term may also apply to a single braid regardless of length or tension, focusing instead on the knobby texture of the overall structure. Alternatively, the plural term pigtails may be applied to a pair of two braids or ponytails on opposite sides of the head. In British English the term "pigtail" or "pigtails" refers specifically to bunched hair that has been plaited. In places where this usage is common, unplaited pairs are called bunches and a single bunch, regardless of position on the head, is called a ponytail.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pigtail in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pigtail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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