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coily
[ koil-ee ]
adjective
- formed into or resembling coils or rings:
The cable came out of the box really coily.
- (of hair) closely or tightly curled:
This brand produces a dedicated line of products for coily hair.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coily1
First recorded in 1855–60; coil 1( def ) + -y 1( def )
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Example Sentences
And am I to take you as one of them smart-Alecks, or a coily-headed nut?
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