Definition of "ducktail" []

• A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back at the sides to meet in an upturned point in back. (noun)

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• "It is only five years since, in his 1963 New Year message, Dr Verwoerd referred contemptuously to the 'ducktail' nations of Africa who dared to criticize apartheid and, while unable to maintain stability in their own countries, worked for the downfall of the only stable power in Africa."
• "Mr. Snood described him as about sixteen years of age, medium height, with a long 'ducktail' haircut, and wearing a heavy black sweater."
• "Of course, it is hard to miss that retro-cool fixed "ducktail" spoiler (originally featured on the legendary 1973 Carrera RS 2.7) replacing the pop-up on the standard Carrera models."