curly
UK: ˈkɜːli | US: ˈkɜːrli
adj. having curls or a curved shape
adj. (of hair) forming tight curls or spirals
n. (informal) a person with curly hair
The word "curly" derives from the Middle English "crullen" (to curl), which itself comes from the Old English "crull" (curved). The root "curl" reflects the action of twisting or coiling, while the suffix "-y" transforms it into an adjective describing the characteristic of being curled. Over time, "curly" evolved to specifically describe hair or objects with a spiral or wavy form, emphasizing visual texture.
Her curly hair bounced as she walked.
The puppy had a curly tail that wagged excitedly.
He prefers curly fries over straight-cut ones.
The artist drew curly vines winding around the tree.
My sister envies my naturally curly locks.